How to pronounce wanderword
Say it like WAHN-der-word. Wanderword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɑndɚˌwɔrd/WAHN-der-word
UK British/ˈwɒndəˌwɔːd/WON-duh-wawd
- WAHN
- der
- word
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanderword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wanderword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-duh-wawd.
What does wanderword mean?
noun
- Synonym of Wanderwort (“a loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices”).
Where does wanderword come from?
From wander + word, a calque of German Wanderwort.
Questions about saying wanderword
How do you pronounce wanderword?
Say WAHN-der-word. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanderword?
Wanderword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · der · word.
Is wanderword 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 /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːd/ (WON-duh-wawd).