How to pronounce eisteddfodwr
Say it like eye-steth-VOD-er. Eisteddfodwr has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOD).
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- eye
- steth
- VOD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eisteddfodwr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eisteddfodwr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-steth-VOD-uh.
What does eisteddfodwr mean?
- One who supports, attends, or participates in an eisteddfod.
Where does eisteddfodwr come from?
Borrowed from Welsh eisteddfodwr.
Words that rhyme with eisteddfodwr
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Questions about saying eisteddfodwr
How do you pronounce eisteddfodwr?
Say eye-steth-VOD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɑdər/. In British English it is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eisteddfodwr?
Eisteddfodwr has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOD). Broken into parts: eye · steth · VOD · er.
Is eisteddfodwr 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 /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdə/ (eye-steth-VOD-uh).