How to pronounce spiders
Say it like SPY-derz. Spiders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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US American/ˈspaɪdɚz/SPY-derz
UK British/ˈspaɪdəz/SPY-duz
- SPY
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spiders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duz.
What does spiders mean?
noun
- plural of spider How to pronounce spider
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spider How to pronounce spider
Questions about saying spiders
How do you pronounce spiders?
Say SPY-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiders?
Spiders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · derz.
Is spiders 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 /ˈspaɪdəz/ (SPY-duz).