How to pronounce earthenware
Say it like UR-thun-wair. Earthenware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- thun
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthenware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of earthenware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UH-thun-wair.
What does earthenware mean?
- An opaque, semi-porous ceramic made from clay and other compounds.“earthenware bowl”
Questions about saying earthenware
How do you pronounce earthenware?
Say UR-thun-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθənˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈəθənwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthenware?
Earthenware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · thun · wair.
Is earthenware 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 /ˈəθənwɛə/ (UH-thun-wair).