How to pronounce lindworm
Say it like LIN-dwurm. Lindworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- dwurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lindworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dwurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of lindworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIN-dwurm.
What does lindworm mean?
- A wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.
- A draconic creature, similar to a wyvern.
Where does lindworm come from?
Cognate with Old Norse linnormr (“constrictor snake”), Norwegian lindorm (“serpent”), German Lindwurm (“dragon”).
Questions about saying lindworm
How do you pronounce lindworm?
Say LIN-dwurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnˌdwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnˌdwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lindworm?
Lindworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · dwurm.
Is lindworm 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 /ˈlɪnˌdwɜːm/ (LIN-dwurm).