How to pronounce werecat
Say it like WAIR-kat. Werecat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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US American/ˈwɛrkæt/WAIR-kat
UK British/ˈwɪəkæt/WEER-kat
- WAIR
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werecat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of werecat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEER-kat.
What does werecat mean?
noun
- A shapeshifter who can change between cat and human form.
Where does werecat come from?
From were- + cat.
Questions about saying werecat
How do you pronounce werecat?
Say WAIR-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrkæt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪəkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werecat?
Werecat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · kat.
Is werecat 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 /ˈwɪəkæt/ (WEER-kat).