How to pronounce spiderman
Say it like SPY-der-man. Spiderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- der
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiderman 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of spiderman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duh-man.
What does spiderman mean?
- A steeplejack.
- A free climber.
Where does spiderman come from?
From spider + man; in reference to Spider-Man, a superhero who can climb walls.
Questions about saying spiderman
How do you pronounce spiderman?
Say SPY-der-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚmæn/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiderman?
Spiderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · der · man.
Is spiderman 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 /ˈspaɪdəmæn/ (SPY-duh-man).