How to pronounce dinnerware
Say it like DIN-er-wair. Dinnerware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIN).
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- DIN
- er
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinnerware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dinnerware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIN-uh-wair.
What does dinnerware mean?
- The dishes used for serving dinner.
Where does dinnerware come from?
From dinner + -ware.
Questions about saying dinnerware
How do you pronounce dinnerware?
Say DIN-er-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪnɚˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈdɪnəˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinnerware?
Dinnerware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIN). Broken into parts: DIN · er · wair.
Is dinnerware 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 /ˈdɪnəˌwɛə/ (DIN-uh-wair).