How to pronounce weaver
Say it like WEE-ver. Weaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-vuh.
What does weaver mean?
- a craftsman who weaves cloth
- finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
Where does weaver come from?
From Middle English wevere, wever, from Old English *wefere, *wifre, *wæfre (“weaver”, in compounds), from Proto-West Germanic *webārī.
Words that rhyme with weaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weaver.
Questions about saying weaver
How do you pronounce weaver?
Say WEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈwivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaver?
Weaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ver.
Is weaver 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 /ˈwiːvə/ (WEE-vuh).