How to Pronounce "spontaneous"
word
/spɑnˈteɪniəs/
spahn-TAY-nee-uhs
/spɒntˈeɪniəs/
spon-TAY-nee-uhs
Definition
If something is spontaneous, it happens naturally and suddenly, without being planned or forced. It can describe people or actions that are done in a free, unplanned way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/spɑnˈteɪniəs/
British English
/spɒntˈeɪniəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spahn-TAY-nee-uhs
UK
spon-TAY-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
Her spontaneous laughter made everyone smile.
We took a spontaneous trip to the beach.
His answer was spontaneous and honest.
She’s always so spontaneous—you never know what she’ll do next.