How to pronounce cywydd
Say it like KUHW-ith. Cywydd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHW).
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- KUHW
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cywydd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cywydd
American and British speakers say cywydd in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌwɪð/ in the US and /ˈkʌwɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHW-ith.
What does cywydd mean?
- A Welsh verse form consisting of rhyming couplets written in cynghanedd.
Where does cywydd come from?
Borrowed from Welsh.
Questions about saying cywydd
How do you pronounce cywydd?
Say KUHW-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌwɪð/. In British English it is /ˈkʌwɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cywydd?
Cywydd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHW). Broken into parts: KUHW · ith.
Do Americans and Brits say cywydd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌwɪð/ and the British form is /ˈkʌwɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.