How to pronounce dwimmercraft
Say it like DWIM-er-kraft. Dwimmercraft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM).
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- DWIM
- er
- kraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwimmercraft 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 "er" in butter.
- kraftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dwimmercraft
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DWIM-uh-krahft.
What does dwimmercraft mean?
- The art of illusion; the art of magic; sorcery; magic.
Where does dwimmercraft come from?
From Middle English dwimmer-craft, dwemercraft, from Old English dweomorcræft (“magical arts, sorcery”), equivalent to dwimmer + -craft.
Questions about saying dwimmercraft
How do you pronounce dwimmercraft?
Say DWIM-er-kraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɪmɚˌkræft/. In British English it is /ˈdwɪməˌkrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwimmercraft?
Dwimmercraft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM). Broken into parts: DWIM · er · kraft.
Is dwimmercraft 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 /ˈdwɪməˌkrɑːft/ (DWIM-uh-krahft).