widespread

/ˈwaɪdspred/

Syllables wide·spread

Stress WIDE-spread

Phonics Breakdown

wide

/waɪd/

long i (i_e)

spread

/spred/

short e

Meaning

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

Sound Reference

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wide=/waɪd/(wide) + spread=/spred/(spread)

Example

The new app gained widespread popularity in a short time.