How to pronounce aweary
Say it like uh-WIH-er-ee. Aweary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIH).
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- uh
- WIH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aweary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aweary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WEER-ree.
What does aweary mean?
- Weary, tired.
Where does aweary come from?
From a- + weary.
Words that rhyme with aweary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aweary.
Questions about saying aweary
How do you pronounce aweary?
Say uh-WIH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɪɚi/. In British English it is /əˈwɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aweary?
Aweary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIH). Broken into parts: uh · WIH · er · ee.
Is aweary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /əˈwɪəri/ (uh-WEER-ree).