How to pronounce stemware
Say it like STEM-weh-er. Stemware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEM).
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US American/ˈstɛmˌwɛɚ/STEM-weh-er
UK British/ˈstɛmwɛə/STEM-wair
- STEM
- weh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stemware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stemware
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEM-wair.
What does stemware mean?
noun
- Drinking glasses that have a stem, such as wine glasses or champagne flutes.
Where does stemware come from?
From stem + -ware.
Questions about saying stemware
How do you pronounce stemware?
Say STEM-weh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛmˌwɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛmwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stemware?
Stemware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEM). Broken into parts: STEM · weh · er.
Is stemware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈstɛmwɛə/ (STEM-wair).