How to pronounce warmongery
Say it like WOR-mung-guh-ree. Warmongery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- mung
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warmongery 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.
- mungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of warmongery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-mung-guh-ree.
What does warmongery mean?
- The act of promoting or inciting warlike, bellicose actions.
Where does warmongery come from?
From warmonger + -y.
Questions about saying warmongery
How do you pronounce warmongery?
Say WOR-mung-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrməŋɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːməŋɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warmongery?
Warmongery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · mung · guh · ree.
Is warmongery 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 /ˈwɔːməŋɡəri/ (WAW-mung-guh-ree).