How to Pronounce Spawn

To pronounce "spawn", say SPAWN — one syllable, IPA /ˈspɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈspɔːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spawn”

"spawn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spahn, spohn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spawn mean?

verb

  1. To produce or deposit (eggs) in water.
  2. To generate, bring into being, especially non-mammalian beings in very large numbers.

Words that rhyme with spawn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

breedengenderbroodkipperfrogherringcarpoviposit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spawn"?▾

"Spawn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spawn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spawn" is /ˈspɔːn/.

What does "spawn" mean?▾

Spawn: To produce or deposit (eggs) in water.

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