How to pronounce warmonger
Say it like WOR-mahng-gher. Warmonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- mahng
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warmonger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of warmonger
- 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: WAW-mong-guh.
What does warmonger mean?
- a person who advocates war or warlike policies
Questions about saying warmonger
How do you pronounce warmonger?
Say WOR-mahng-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌmɑŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌmɒŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warmonger?
Warmonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · mahng · gher.
Is warmonger 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 /ˈwɔːˌmɒŋɡə/ (WAW-mong-guh).