How to pronounce weretiger
Say it like WAIR-ty-gher. Weretiger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- ty
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weretiger 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.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weretiger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEER-ty-guh.
What does weretiger mean?
- A creature of Southeast Asian myth; a shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger.
Where does weretiger come from?
From were- + tiger.
Questions about saying weretiger
How do you pronounce weretiger?
Say WAIR-ty-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrtaɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪətaɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weretiger?
Weretiger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · ty · gher.
Is weretiger 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 /ˈwɪətaɪɡə/ (WEER-ty-guh).