How to Pronounce "spread"
word
/ˈspɹɛd/
spred
/spɹˈɛd/
spred
Definition
To spread means to move over a larger area, to make something cover a surface, or to pass from one person or place to many others. It can describe physical movement, information, diseases, or food like butter on bread.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɹɛd/
British English
/spɹˈɛd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spred
UK
spred
Listen in Context
Please spread the blanket on the grass.
The news spread quickly through the school.
She spread butter on the bread.
I don't want to spread rumors, but something weird is going on.