How to pronounce dwimmery
Say it like DWIM-er-ree. Dwimmery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM).
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- DWIM
- er
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwimmery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dwimmery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWIM-uh-ree.
What does dwimmery mean?
- A computer program's ability to sense the user's intentions rather than work according to a well-defined specification.
Where does dwimmery come from?
From DWIM + -ery, influenced by dwimmer.
Questions about saying dwimmery
How do you pronounce dwimmery?
Say DWIM-er-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɪmɚri/. In British English it is /ˈdwɪməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwimmery?
Dwimmery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWIM). Broken into parts: DWIM · er · ree.
Is dwimmery 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 /ˈdwɪməri/ (DWIM-uh-ree).