How to pronounce spiderling
Say it like SPY-der-ling. Spiderling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- der
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiderling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spiderling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duh-ling.
What does spiderling mean?
- An immature spider.
- Any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Boerhavia.
Where does spiderling come from?
From spider + -ling.
Questions about saying spiderling
How do you pronounce spiderling?
Say SPY-der-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiderling?
Spiderling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · der · ling.
Is spiderling 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 /ˈspaɪdəlɪŋ/ (SPY-duh-ling).