How to Pronounce "spawned"
word
ˈspɔnd
SPAWND
spˈɔːnd
SPAWND
Definition
To cause something to appear or develop, often suddenly or in large numbers. It also means for fish or amphibians to lay eggs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɔnd
British English
spˈɔːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPAWND
UK
SPAWND
Listen in Context
The heavy rain spawned a small stream.
Many insects are spawned in summer.
The salmon spawned in the river last year.
That popular video spawned a ton of memes online.