How to pronounce vaporware
Say it like VAY-per-wair. Vaporware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- per
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaporware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vaporware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAY-puh-wair.
What does vaporware mean?
- An advertised product, often computer software, the launch of which has not happened yet and might not ever happen.
Where does vaporware come from?
From vapor + -ware.
Questions about saying vaporware
How do you pronounce vaporware?
Say VAY-per-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpərˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpəwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaporware?
Vaporware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · per · wair.
Is vaporware 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 /ˈveɪpəwɛə/ (VAY-puh-wair).