How to pronounce dewfall
Say it like JOO-fawl. Dewfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewfall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dewfall
American and British speakers say dewfall in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-fawl.
What does dewfall mean?
- The forming of dew.
- The time when dew begins to form.
Where does dewfall come from?
From dew + fall. Compare Danish dugfald (“dewfall”).
Questions about saying dewfall
How do you pronounce dewfall?
Say JOO-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewfall?
Dewfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say dewfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.