How to pronounce wolfsbane
Say it like WUULFS-bayn. Wolfsbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUULFS).
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- WUULFS
- bayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolfsbane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- baynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wolfsbane
American and British speakers say wolfsbane in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/ in the US and /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUULFS-bayn.
What does wolfsbane mean?
- Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.
- Arnica montana.
Questions about saying wolfsbane
How do you pronounce wolfsbane?
Say WUULFS-bayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolfsbane?
Wolfsbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUULFS). Broken into parts: WUULFS · bayn.
Do Americans and Brits say wolfsbane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.