How to pronounce spacefaring
Say it like SPAYS-far-ing. Spacefaring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS).
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- SPAYS
- far
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spacefaring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- farKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spacefaring
American and British speakers say spacefaring in essentially the same way: /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAYS-far-ing.
What does spacefaring mean?
- Engaged in the building and launching of vehicles into space.
- spaceflight.
Where does spacefaring come from?
From space + faring, by analogy with seafaring.
Questions about saying spacefaring
How do you pronounce spacefaring?
Say SPAYS-far-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spacefaring?
Spacefaring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS). Broken into parts: SPAYS · far · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say spacefaring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspeɪsfærɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.