Pronunciation

How to pronounce “spread

“spread” is pronounced /spɹɛd/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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spread

/spɹɛd/

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'spread' is one beat: /spɹɛd/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

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