How to pronounce Warwick
Say it like WOR-wik. Warwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
- WOR
- wik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warwick 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.
- wikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Warwick
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WOR-ik.
What does Warwick mean?
- A town and civil parish with a town council in Warwick district, and the county town of Warwickshire, England (OS grid ref SP2865).
- A community in the County of Minburn, Alberta.
- A rural township in Lambton County, Ontario.
Where does Warwick come from?
From Middle English Warwyk, from Old English Wǣringwīċ (literally “dwelling by the weir”), from wer (“weir”) + -ing (“of the”, used with masculine nouns) + wīċ (“dwelling place, village”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- earl of warwick
- richard neville
- kingmaker
Questions about saying Warwick
How do you pronounce Warwick?
Say WOR-wik. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrwɪk/. In British English it is /ˈwɒrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Warwick?
Warwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · wik.
Is Warwick 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 /ˈwɒrɪk/ (WOR-ik).