How to pronounce wavered
Say it like WAY-verd. Wavered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wavered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-vud.
What does wavered mean?
- simple past and past participle of waver How to pronounce waver
Words that rhyme with wavered
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Questions about saying wavered
How do you pronounce wavered?
Say WAY-verd. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavered?
Wavered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · verd.
Is wavered 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 /ˈweɪvəd/ (WAY-vud).