How to pronounce spidery
Say it like SPY-der-ee. Spidery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- der
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spidery 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spidery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-duh-ee.
What does spidery mean?
- Like a spider.
- Characterized by many spindly extensions.“The spidery construction looked like it would fall apart in a stiff breeze.”
- Suggestive of cobwebs; spiderweb-like.
Where does spidery come from?
From spider + -y.
Questions about saying spidery
How do you pronounce spidery?
Say SPY-der-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪdɚi/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪdəi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spidery?
Spidery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · der · ee.
Is spidery 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 /ˈspaɪdəi/ (SPY-duh-ee).