How to pronounce seawolf
Say it like SEE-wuulf. Seawolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- wuulf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seawolf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wuulfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of seawolf
American and British speakers say seawolf in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌwʊlf/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌwʊlf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-wuulf.
What does seawolf mean?
- A strong-jawed North Atlantic fish of wolffish family Anarhichadidae, Anarhichas lupus.
- Any of various dangerous people and animals that attack at sea.
Where does seawolf come from?
From Middle English sēwolf, from Old English *sǣwulf, equivalent to sea + wolf.
Questions about saying seawolf
How do you pronounce seawolf?
Say SEE-wuulf. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌwʊlf/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌwʊlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seawolf?
Seawolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · wuulf.
Do Americans and Brits say seawolf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌwʊlf/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌwʊlf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.