How to pronounce dwarfy
Say it like DWOR-fee. Dwarfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWOR).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dwarfy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈdwɔrfi/DWOR-fee
UK British/ˈdwɔːfi/DWAW-fee
- DWOR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwarfy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dwarfy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWAW-fee.
What does dwarfy mean?
adjective
- Much undersized; dwarfish.
Where does dwarfy come from?
From dwarf + -y.
Questions about saying dwarfy
How do you pronounce dwarfy?
Say DWOR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɔrfi/. In British English it is /ˈdwɔːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwarfy?
Dwarfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWOR). Broken into parts: DWOR · fee.
Is dwarfy 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 /ˈdwɔːfi/ (DWAW-fee).