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How to pronounce wererat

Say it like WER-at. Wererat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER).

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US American/ˈwɛræt/WER-at
UK British/ˈwɪəræt/WEER-at
  • WER
  • at
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wererat pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of wererat

American and British speakers say wererat in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛræt/ in the US and /ˈwɪəræt/ in the UK.

British respelling: WEER-at.

What does wererat mean?

noun
  1. A shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a rat.

Where does wererat come from?

From were- + rat.

Questions about saying wererat

How do you pronounce wererat?

Say WER-at. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛræt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪəræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wererat?

Wererat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER). Broken into parts: WER · at.

Do Americans and Brits say wererat the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛræt/ and the British form is /ˈwɪəræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).