How to Pronounce Spadefoot

To pronounce "spadefoot", say SPAD-ef-oot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SPAD-ef-oot

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💡 Tip for remembering “spadefoot”

"spadefoot" has 3 syllables: spad-ef-oot.

What does spadefoot mean?

noun

  1. Any member of several groups of burrowing toads, with a spadelike appendage on the hind legs.

Related words

toadcrapaudgreattadpolestoadsspade-footpelobatidscaphiopodid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spadefoot"?▾

"Spadefoot" has 3 syllables: spad · ef · oot.

What does "spadefoot" mean?▾

Spadefoot: Any member of several groups of burrowing toads, with a spadelike appendage on the hind legs.

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