How to pronounce sharptooth
Say it like SHARP-tooth. Sharptooth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHARP).
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- SHARP
- tooth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharptooth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- toothKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sharptooth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAHP-tooth.
What does sharptooth mean?
- Having sharp teeth; used in the names of various creatures.
Where does sharptooth come from?
sharp + tooth
Questions about saying sharptooth
How do you pronounce sharptooth?
Say SHARP-tooth. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrptuθ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːptuːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharptooth?
Sharptooth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHARP). Broken into parts: SHARP · tooth.
Is sharptooth 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 /ˈʃɑːptuːθ/ (SHAHP-tooth).