How to pronounce dweomer
Say it like DWIM-er. Dweomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM).
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- DWIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dweomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dweomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWIM-uh.
What does dweomer mean?
- Alternative spelling of dwimmer.
- The magical aura on an enchanted item; or more broadly, the aura of a magic spell having been cast while active.
Where does dweomer come from?
Learned borrowing from Middle English dweomer, from Old English dwimor, from Proto-Germanic *dwemrą, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂- (“to whisk, raise dust, fume”).
Questions about saying dweomer
How do you pronounce dweomer?
Say DWIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɪmər/. In British English it is /ˈdwɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dweomer?
Dweomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM). Broken into parts: DWIM · er.
Is dweomer 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 /ˈdwɪmə/ (DWIM-uh).