How to pronounce bedspread
Say it like BED-spred. Bedspread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- spred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedspread pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spredKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedspread
American and British speakers say bedspread in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdsprɛd/ in the US and /ˈbɛdsprɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-spred.
What does bedspread mean?
- The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
- A coverlet.
Where does bedspread come from?
From bed + spread.
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Questions about saying bedspread
How do you pronounce bedspread?
Say BED-spred. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdsprɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdsprɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedspread?
Bedspread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · spred.
Do Americans and Brits say bedspread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdsprɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdsprɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.