How to Pronounce "spread the word"
expression
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
SPRED thuh WURD
spɹˈɛd/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
sp-RED thuh WURD
Definition
To tell other people about something important, so more people know about it. It often means passing along information to increase awareness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
British English
spɹˈɛd/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRED thuh WURD
UK
sp-RED thuh WURD
Listen in Context
Can you spread the word about the meeting tomorrow?
We need to spread the word to everyone in the neighborhood.
Please spread the word that the school is closed today.
Once you hear back from her, spread the word so everyone knows what's happening.