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Spider: how to say it, spell it and use it

spider

/ˈspaɪdər/

Short answer

The English word spider is pronounced /ˈspaɪdər/. It is spelled S-P-I-D-E-R and has 6 letters. With a or an: a spider. The plural is spiders.

Example sentence

The spider makes a web.

Key facts

English
spider
Pronunciation
/ˈspaɪdər/
With a or an
a spider
Plural
spiders
Spelling
S-P-I-D-E-R
Number of letters
6
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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce spider?

Spider is pronounced /ˈspaɪdər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell spider?

Spider is spelled S-P-I-D-E-R. It has 6 letters.

What is the plural of spider?

The plural of spider is spiders.

Do you say a or an before spider?

Say a spider.

How do you use spider in a sentence?

For example: The spider makes a web.

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