How to pronounce werewolf
Say it like WAIR-wuulf. Werewolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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US American/ˈwɛrˌwʊlf/WAIR-wuulf
UK British/ˈwɛəwʊlf/WAIR-wuulf
- WAIR
- wuulf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werewolf 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.
- wuulfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of werewolf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR-wuulf.
What does werewolf mean?
noun
- A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon.
Questions about saying werewolf
How do you pronounce werewolf?
Say WAIR-wuulf. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrˌwʊlf/. In British English it is /ˈwɛəwʊlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werewolf?
Werewolf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · wuulf.
Is werewolf 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 /ˈwɛəwʊlf/ (WAIR-wuulf).