How to pronounce spreading
Say it like SPRED-ing. Spreading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRED).
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- SPRED
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spreading 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spreading
American and British speakers say spreading in essentially the same way: /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRED-ing.
What does spreading mean?
- process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
- the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Where does spreading come from?
By surface analysis, spread + -ing.
Words that rhyme with spreading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spreading.
Questions about saying spreading
How do you pronounce spreading?
Say SPRED-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spreading?
Spreading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRED). Broken into parts: SPRED · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say spreading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsprɛdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.