How to Pronounce "spreading"
word
/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/
SPRE-ding
/spɹˈɛdɪŋ/
SPRE-ding
Definition
The act or process of something moving outward, covering a wider area, or reaching more people. It is often used for disease, news, fire, influence, or substances on a surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/
British English
/spɹˈɛdɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRE-ding
UK
SPRE-ding
Listen in Context
The spreading of the fire was very fast.
Doctors are worried about the spreading of the disease.
The news is spreading around the school.
Social media can help with spreading important information quickly.