How to pronounce aardwolf
Say it like AR-dwuulf. Aardwolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- dwuulf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aardwolf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dwuulfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of aardwolf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-dwuulf.
What does aardwolf mean?
- A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal (Proteles cristatus), having yellowish fur with vertical black stripes, and a long mane down the midline of the neck and back; it is related to and resembles the hyena, and is native to eastern and southern Africa.
Where does aardwolf come from?
Borrowed from South African Dutch aardwolf (whence Afrikaans aardwolf), from aard- (prefix meaning ‘earth’) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁er- (“earth”), probably from the fact that the animal rests in burrows in the ground during
Questions about saying aardwolf
How do you pronounce aardwolf?
Say AR-dwuulf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌdwʊlf/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdwʊlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aardwolf?
Aardwolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · dwuulf.
Is aardwolf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːdwʊlf/ (AH-dwuulf).