How to pronounce wherry
Say it like WER-ee. Wherry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER).
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- WER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wherry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wherry mean?
- A boat or light ship used to navigate inland waterways.
- A liquor made from the pulp of crab-apples after the verjuice is extracted.
- To travel or transport in a wherry.
Where does wherry come from?
From Middle English whery (“small boat”), of obscure origin but cognate to French houari and Breton ouari, as well as Welsh chweri (“small boat”).
Words that rhyme with wherry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wherry.
Words that sound like wherry
Questions about saying wherry
How do you pronounce wherry?
Say WER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wherry?
Wherry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER). Broken into parts: WER · ee.
What words sound the same as wherry?
Wherry sounds the same as wary in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.