How to pronounce wingspan
Say it like WING-span. Wingspan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- span
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wingspan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wingspan
American and British speakers say wingspan in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-span.
What does wingspan mean?
- The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).“The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.”
- Synonym of arm span.
Where does wingspan come from?
From wing + span.
Questions about saying wingspan
How do you pronounce wingspan?
Say WING-span. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wingspan?
Wingspan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · span.
Do Americans and Brits say wingspan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.