How to pronounce waybread
Say it like WAY-bred. Waybread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
- WAY
- bred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waybread 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.
- bredKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of waybread
American and British speakers say waybread in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪbrɛd/ in the US and /ˈweɪbrɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-bred.
What does waybread mean?
- The Eurasian plantain (Plantago major).
Where does waybread come from?
From Middle English weybrede, from Old English weġbrǣde, weġbrāde (“waybread, plantain, dock”), equivalent to way + bread (“broadness, breadth”).
Questions about saying waybread
How do you pronounce waybread?
Say WAY-bred. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪbrɛd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪbrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waybread?
Waybread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · bred.
Do Americans and Brits say waybread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪbrɛd/ and the British form is /ˈweɪbrɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.