How to pronounce wolfram
Say it like WUUL-frum. Wolfram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- frum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolfram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- frumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wolfram
American and British speakers say wolfram in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlfrəm/ in the US and /ˈwʊlfrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-frum.
What does wolfram mean?
- wolframite
- tungsten
Where does wolfram come from?
Borrowed from German Wolfram, of obscure origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying wolfram
How do you pronounce wolfram?
Say WUUL-frum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlfrəm/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlfrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolfram?
Wolfram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · frum.
Do Americans and Brits say wolfram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlfrəm/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlfrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.