How to pronounce widespread
Say it like wyde-SPRED. Widespread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRED).
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- wyde
- SPRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widespread pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SPREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of widespread
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: WYDE-spred.
What does widespread mean?
- widely circulated or diffused“a widespread doctrine”“widespread fear of nuclear war”
- distributed over a considerable extent“far-flung trading operations”“the West's far-flung mountain ranges”
Where does widespread come from?
From wide + spread.
Words that rhyme with widespread
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of widespread.
Questions about saying widespread
How do you pronounce widespread?
Say wyde-SPRED. The American pronunciation is /ˌwaɪdˈsprɛd/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widespread?
Widespread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRED). Broken into parts: wyde · SPRED.
Is widespread pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/ (WYDE-spred).