How to Pronounce "wingspan"
word
ˈwɪŋˌspæn
WING-span
wˈɪŋspæn
WING-span
Definition
The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing when they are fully open, usually used to describe birds, bats, or airplanes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪŋˌspæn
British English
wˈɪŋspæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WING-span
UK
WING-span
Listen in Context
The eagle has a wingspan of over two meters.
A butterfly's wingspan is much smaller than a bird's.
The airplane has a wingspan of 60 meters.
My arms' wingspan is almost as wide as I am tall.