How to Pronounce Spread

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/spɹɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spread”

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

What does spread mean?

noun

  1. The act of spreading.
  2. Something that has been spread.

verb

  1. To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

    “He spread his newspaper on the table.”

  2. To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.

    “I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.”

Synonyms

straddleswolecirculatediffusedisseminatepropagateput about

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Words that rhyme with spread

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

outspreaddisseminatepropagateoverspreadextendeddiffusebroadcastdisperse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spread"?▾

"Spread" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spread"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spread" is /spɹɛd/.

What does "spread" mean?▾

Spread: The act of spreading.

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