How to pronounce speedwell
Say it like SPEE-dwel. Speedwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- dwel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedwell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dwelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of speedwell
American and British speakers say speedwell in essentially the same way: /ˈspiˌdwɛl/ in the US and /ˈspiːˌdwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-dwel.
What does speedwell mean?
- A plant of the genus Veronica
Where does speedwell come from?
From speed + well.
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Questions about saying speedwell
How do you pronounce speedwell?
Say SPEE-dwel. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiˌdwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈspiːˌdwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedwell?
Speedwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · dwel.
Do Americans and Brits say speedwell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspiˌdwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈspiːˌdwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.