How to pronounce bedspring
Say it like BED-spring. Bedspring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
- BED
- spring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedspring 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.
- springGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bedspring
American and British speakers say bedspring in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-spring.
What does bedspring mean?
- A springy surface that supports the mattress of a bed.
Where does bedspring come from?
From bed + spring.
Questions about saying bedspring
How do you pronounce bedspring?
Say BED-spring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedspring?
Bedspring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · spring.
Do Americans and Brits say bedspring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.