How Do You Spell SPAWN?

Pronunciation: [spˈɔːn] (IPA)

The word "spawn" can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /spɔːn/. The "s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar sibilant, the "p" is a voiceless bilabial plosive, and the "a" sounds like the vowel in "father". The "w" sound is created by the combination of the letters "a" and "n", forming a diphthong that produces a sound similar to the one in "want". Finally, the "n" is a voiced alveolar nasal consonant. Overall, the spelling of "spawn" follows the English phonetic system.

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SPAWN Meaning and Definition

  1. Spawn is a verb that can be defined as the act of producing or giving birth to offspring, typically referring to the reproduction of animals, insects, or certain aquatic organisms. It specifically denotes the mass release or deposit of eggs or larvae by aquatic animals, particularly fish and amphibians. In this context, it often pertains to the reproductive process taking place in water bodies, such as rivers or oceans.

    This term entails the culmination of a reproductive cycle, where the multiplication of an organism's population begins. Spawning is a crucial event in the life cycle of many species, especially those that rely on external fertilization. The timing and location of spawning are often influenced by environmental conditions, such as temperature and water quality.

    Additionally, "spawn" can be used as a noun, referring to the mass of eggs or larvae produced during the process of spawning. It represents the collective offspring of a species that is released into the environment to continue their development and growth. For instance, a fisherman might refer to a fishing area as a "bass spawn" if it is known to be a popular location for bass to lay their eggs.

    Overall, the term "spawn" is commonly associated with the reproductive activities of aquatic organisms, conveying the release or deposit of eggs or larvae, as well as the resulting offspring produced during this significant stage of their life cycle.

  2. • The eggs of fish or frogs when cast forth; the spores of fungi; any product or offspring, in contempt.
    • To produce or deposit eggs, as fish; to bring forth or to issue, as offspring, in contempt.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPAWN

The word "spawn" is derived from the Old English word "spanwan", which meant "to generate, produce, or give birth". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "spandwanan", meaning "to bring forth" or "to produce". The Old English word "spanwan" eventually evolved into the Middle English word "spawnen" in the 14th century, maintaining the same meaning. Over time, it became the modern English word "spawn" that refers to the act of generating or giving birth, especially in relation to the reproductive process of animals and plants.

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Plural form of SPAWN is SPAWNS

Conjugate verb Spawn

CONDITIONAL

I would spawn
you would spawn
he/she/it would spawn
we would spawn
they would spawn

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spawning
you would be spawning
he/she/it would be spawning
we would be spawning
they would be spawning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spawn
you would have spawn
he/she/it would have spawn
we would have spawn
they would have spawn

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spawning
you would have been spawning
he/she/it would have been spawning
we would have been spawning
they would have been spawning

FUTURE

I will spawn
you will spawn
he/she/it will spawn
we will spawn
they will spawn

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spawning
you will be spawning
he/she/it will be spawning
we will be spawning
they will be spawning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spawned
you will have spawned
he/she/it will have spawned
we will have spawned
they will have spawned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spawning
you will have been spawning
he/she/it will have been spawning
we will have been spawning
they will have been spawning

IMPERATIVE

you spawn
we let´s spawn

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spawn

PAST

I spawned
you spawned
he/she/it spawned
we spawned
they spawned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spawning
you were spawning
he/she/it was spawning
we were spawning
they were spawning

PAST PARTICIPLE

spawned

PAST PERFECT

I had spawned
you had spawned
he/she/it had spawned
we had spawned
they had spawned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spawning
you had been spawning
he/she/it had been spawning
we had been spawning
they had been spawning

PRESENT

I spawn
you spawn
he/she/it spawns
we spawn
they spawn

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spawning
you are spawning
he/she/it is spawning
we are spawning
they are spawning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spawning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spawned
you have spawned
he/she/it has spawned
we have spawned
they have spawned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spawning
you have been spawning
he/she/it has been spawning
we have been spawning
they have been spawning
I would have spawned
we would have spawned
you would have spawned
he/she/it would have spawned
they would have spawned

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