How to pronounce wintry
Say it like WIN-tree. Wintry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪntri/WIN-tree
UK British/ˈwɪntərɪ/WIN-tuh-rih
- WIN
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wintry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wintry
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: WIN-tuh-rih.
What does wintry mean?
adjective
- Suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy.“wintry weather”
- Containing sleet or snow.“It will be cloudy overnight, with outbreaks of heavy rain at times. The rain may turn wintry over higher ground.”
- Aged, white-haired.
Where does wintry come from?
From winter + -y; compare Old English wintriġ (a parallel formation).
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Questions about saying wintry
How do you pronounce wintry?
Say WIN-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪntri/. In British English it is /ˈwɪntərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wintry?
Wintry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · tree.
Is wintry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈwɪntərɪ/ (WIN-tuh-rih).