How to Pronounce Widespread

To pronounce "widespread", 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

10

Letters

WID-espr-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “widespread”

"widespread" has 3 syllables: wid-espr-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does widespread mean?

adjective

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

Synonyms

extensivepervasiveprevalentubiquitousuniversal

Antonyms

limited

Words that rhyme with widespread

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

generalfar-flungdistributedwide-rangingcomprehensiveacross-the-boardfar-reachingbroad-based

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "widespread"?▾

"Widespread" has 3 syllables: wid · espr · ead.

What does "widespread" mean?▾

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

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