How to pronounce werelion
Say it like WAIR-ly-un. Werelion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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US American/ˈwɛrlaɪən/WAIR-ly-un
UK British/ˈwiːəlaɪən/WEE-uh-ly-un
- WAIR
- ly
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werelion 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of werelion
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-uh-ly-un.
What does werelion mean?
noun
- A shapeshifter who can change between lion and human form.
Where does werelion come from?
From were- + lion.
Questions about saying werelion
How do you pronounce werelion?
Say WAIR-ly-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrlaɪən/. In British English it is /ˈwiːəlaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werelion?
Werelion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · ly · un.
Is werelion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈwiːəlaɪən/ (WEE-uh-ly-un).