How to Pronounce Spreading

To pronounce "spreading", say SPREAD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spreading”

"spreading" has 2 syllables: spread-ing. It rhymes with wedding and shedding, if that helps it stick.

What does spreading mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is spread.

Synonyms

circulatediffusedisseminatepropagateput about

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Words that rhyme with spreading

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weddingsheddingheadingtreadingsleddingthreadingshreddingdreadingbreadingfeatherbeddingbeheadingredding

Related words

disseminativedisseminationdiffusivedispersivescatteringwidecirculationbroad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spreading"?▾

"Spreading" has 2 syllables: spread · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "spreading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spreading" is /ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/.

What does "spreading" mean?▾

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

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