How to Pronounce Wide-spread

To pronounce "wide-spread", say WID-espr-ead — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

WID-espr-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “wide-spread”

"wide-spread" has 3 syllables: wid-espr-ead.

What does wide-spread mean?

adjective

  1. Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

Synonyms

extensivepervasiveprevalentubiquitousuniversal

Antonyms

limited

Related words

broadspreadingstretchingwidewide-scalefarreachingworld-wideglobalwide

Frequently asked questions

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

"Wide-spread" has 3 syllables: wid · espr · ead.

What does "wide-spread" mean?▾

Wide-spread: Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

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