How to pronounce stalwart
Say it like STAWL-wert. Stalwart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAWL).
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- STAWL
- wert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalwart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stalwart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAWL-wut.
What does stalwart mean?
- One who has a strong build.
- One who firmly supports a cause.
- One who is dependable.“The party's staunchest stalwarts constitute the President's redoubtable bulwark against the latter bribery accusations.”
- Firmly or solidly built.
- Courageous.
- Determined; staunch.
Where does stalwart come from?
Borrowed from Scots stalwart under the influence of Walter Scott, displacing earlier stalworth, wherewith it forms a doublet.
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Questions about saying stalwart
How do you pronounce stalwart?
Say STAWL-wert. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔlwɚt/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːlwət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalwart?
Stalwart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAWL). Broken into parts: STAWL · wert.
Is stalwart 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 /ˈstɔːlwət/ (STAWL-wut).