How to pronounce dwale
Say it like DWAYL. Dwale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DWAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dwale
American and British speakers say dwale in essentially the same way: /dweɪl/ in the US and /dweɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DWAYL.
What does dwale mean?
- Belladonna or a similar soporific plant.
- A bugbear.
Where does dwale come from?
From Middle English dwale (“stupor; deception; delusion, evil”), from Old English dwala, dwola (“error, heresy; doubt; madman, deceiver, heretic”) and Old Norse dvala (“sleep, stupor”).
Words that rhyme with dwale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dwale.
Questions about saying dwale
How do you pronounce dwale?
Say DWAYL. The American pronunciation is /dweɪl/. In British English it is /dweɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwale?
Dwale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DWAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say dwale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dweɪl/ and the British form is /dweɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.