How to pronounce duergar
Say it like DWAIR-gar. Duergar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWAIR).
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- DWAIR
- gar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duergar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- garKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of duergar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWAIR-gah.
What does duergar mean?
- One of a race of ugly dwarfs, particularly associated with the Simonside Hills of Northumberland in northern England.
Where does duergar come from?
Borrowed from Old Norse dvergr; cf.
Questions about saying duergar
How do you pronounce duergar?
Say DWAIR-gar. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɛrɡɑr/. In British English it is /ˈdwɛəɡɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duergar?
Duergar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWAIR). Broken into parts: DWAIR · gar.
Is duergar 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 /ˈdwɛəɡɑː/ (DWAIR-gah).