How to Pronounce Spread-eagled

To pronounce "spread-eagled", say SPREAD-eagl-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

SPREAD-eagl-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “spread-eagled”

"spread-eagled" has 3 syllables: spread-eagl-ed. It rhymes with spreadeagled, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spreadeagled — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spread-eagled mean?

verb

  1. To put into a spread-eagle position, with arms and legs extended and spread.
  2. To put one's body in a spread eagle.

adjective

  1. In a spread eagle position.

Words that rhyme with spread-eagled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spreadeagled

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spread-eagled"?▾

"Spread-eagled" has 3 syllables: spread · eagl · ed.

What does "spread-eagled" mean?▾

Spread-eagled: To put into a spread-eagle position, with arms and legs extended and spread.

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