How to pronounce spreader
Say it like SPRED-er. Spreader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRED).
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- SPRED
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spreader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spreader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRED-uh.
What does spreader mean?
- An object or person who spreads.
- A spacer or device for keeping two objects apart.
- A device used to spread bulk material.“Ellen put grass seed on the lawn with a seed spreader.”
Where does spreader come from?
From spread + -er.
Words that rhyme with spreader
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spreader.
Questions about saying spreader
How do you pronounce spreader?
Say SPRED-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spreader?
Spreader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRED). Broken into parts: SPRED · er.
Is spreader 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 /ˈsprɛdə/ (SPRED-uh).