How to pronounce spyware
Say it like SPY-wair. Spyware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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US American/ˈspaɪˌwɛr/SPY-wair
UK British/ˈspaɪˌwɛə/SPY-wair
- SPY
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spyware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spyware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-wair.
What does spyware mean?
noun
- computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent
Questions about saying spyware
How do you pronounce spyware?
Say SPY-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spyware?
Spyware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · wair.
Is spyware 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 /ˈspaɪˌwɛə/ (SPY-wair).