How to pronounce werewolves
Say it like WAIR-wuulvz. Werewolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- wuulvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werewolves 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.
- wuulvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of werewolves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR-wuulvz.
What does werewolves mean?
- plural of werewolf How to pronounce werewolf
Questions about saying werewolves
How do you pronounce werewolves?
Say WAIR-wuulvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrˌwʊlvz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛəˌwʊlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werewolves?
Werewolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · wuulvz.
Is werewolves 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 /ˈwɛəˌwʊlvz/ (WAIR-wuulvz).