How to pronounce spiderweb
Say it like SPY-der-web. Spiderweb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- der
- web
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiderweb 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.
- webKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spiderweb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duh-web.
What does spiderweb mean?
- The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
- Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.
- To connect or cover as if with spiderwebs.
Where does spiderweb come from?
From Middle English spiþere webb, equivalent to spider + web.
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Questions about saying spiderweb
How do you pronounce spiderweb?
Say SPY-der-web. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚwɛb/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəwɛb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiderweb?
Spiderweb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · der · web.
Is spiderweb 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 /ˈspaɪdəwɛb/ (SPY-duh-web).