How to pronounce bellwethers
Say it like BEL-weth-erz. Bellwethers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- weth
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellwethers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bellwethers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEL-weth-uz.
What does bellwethers mean?
- plural of bellwether How to pronounce bellwether
Questions about saying bellwethers
How do you pronounce bellwethers?
Say BEL-weth-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlˌwɛðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlˌwɛðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellwethers?
Bellwethers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · weth · erz.
Is bellwethers 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 /ˈbɛlˌwɛðəz/ (BEL-weth-uz).