How to pronounce spiderlike
Say it like SPY-der-lyke. Spiderlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- der
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiderlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spiderlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duh-lyke.
What does spiderlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a spider.
Where does spiderlike come from?
From spider + -like.
Questions about saying spiderlike
How do you pronounce spiderlike?
Say SPY-der-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiderlike?
Spiderlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · der · lyke.
Is spiderlike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspaɪdəˌlaɪk/ (SPY-duh-lyke).