How to pronounce werehyena
Say it like WAIR-hy-ee-nuh. Werehyena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- hy
- ee
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werehyena 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.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of werehyena
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEER-hy-ee-nuh.
What does werehyena mean?
- A shapeshifter capable of assuming the form of a hyena.
Where does werehyena come from?
From were- + hyena.
Questions about saying werehyena
How do you pronounce werehyena?
Say WAIR-hy-ee-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrhaɪˌinə/. In British English it is /ˈwɪəhaɪˌiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werehyena?
Werehyena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · hy · ee · nuh.
Is werehyena 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 /ˈwɪəhaɪˌiːnə/ (WEER-hy-ee-nuh).