How to pronounce dewar
Say it like DOO-er. Dewar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dewar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dewar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-wuh.
What does dewar mean?
- A vacuum flask; a vessel which keeps its contents hotter or cooler than their environment without the need to modify the pressure, by interposing an evacuated region to provide thermal insulation between the contents and the environment.
Where does dewar come from?
Named after British physicist and chemist James Dewar, its inventor.
Words that rhyme with dewar
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Words that sound like dewar
Questions about saying dewar
How do you pronounce dewar?
Say DOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewar?
Dewar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · er.
Is dewar 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 /ˈdjuːwə/ (DYOO-wuh).
What words sound the same as dewar?
Dewar sounds the same as doer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.