How to pronounce wartwort
Say it like WOR-twurt. Wartwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- twurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wartwort 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.
- twurtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of wartwort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-twurt.
What does wartwort mean?
- Any of various plants, including Norther European species of spurge (Euphorbia) and the nipplewort (Lapsana communis), formerly believed to cure warts.
Where does wartwort come from?
From Middle English wartwort, wertewert, wrotwort, equivalent to wart + wort.
Questions about saying wartwort
How do you pronounce wartwort?
Say WOR-twurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌtwɝt/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌtwɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wartwort?
Wartwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · twurt.
Is wartwort 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 /ˈwɔːˌtwɜːt/ (WAW-twurt).