How to pronounce awlwort
Say it like AWL-wurt. Awlwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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US American/ˈɔlwɝt/AWL-wurt
UK British/ˈɔːlwɜːt/AWL-wurt
- AWL
- wurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awlwort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wurtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of awlwort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-wurt.
What does awlwort mean?
noun
- An aquatic plant, Subularia aquatica, with awl-shaped leaves.
Where does awlwort come from?
From awl + wort.
Questions about saying awlwort
How do you pronounce awlwort?
Say AWL-wurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlwɝt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːlwɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awlwort?
Awlwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · wurt.
Is awlwort 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 /ˈɔːlwɜːt/ (AWL-wurt).