How to pronounce stalwarts
Say it like STAWL-werts. Stalwarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAWL).
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- STAWL
- werts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalwarts 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.
- wertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stalwarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAWL-wuts.
What does stalwarts mean?
- plural of stalwart How to pronounce stalwart
Questions about saying stalwarts
How do you pronounce stalwarts?
Say STAWL-werts. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔlwɚts/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːlwəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalwarts?
Stalwarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAWL). Broken into parts: STAWL · werts.
Is stalwarts 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 /ˈstɔːlwəts/ (STAWL-wuts).