How to pronounce hundredweight
Say it like HUHN-druh-dwayt. Hundredweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- druh
- dwayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hundredweight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dwaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hundredweight
American and British speakers say hundredweight in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/ in the US and /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-druh-dwayt.
What does hundredweight mean?
- A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
Where does hundredweight come from?
16th century, from hundred + weight.
Questions about saying hundredweight
How do you pronounce hundredweight?
Say HUHN-druh-dwayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hundredweight?
Hundredweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · druh · dwayt.
Do Americans and Brits say hundredweight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhʌndrəˌdweɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.