How to pronounce pewterware
Say it like PYOO-ter-wair. Pewterware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- ter
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pewterware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep 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 pewterware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYOO-tuh-wair.
What does pewterware mean?
- Articles made from pewter.
Where does pewterware come from?
From pewter + -ware.
Questions about saying pewterware
How do you pronounce pewterware?
Say PYOO-ter-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutərˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtəˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pewterware?
Pewterware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · ter · wair.
Is pewterware 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 /ˈpjuːtəˌwɛə/ (PYOO-tuh-wair).