How to pronounce wolverine
Say it like wuul-vuh-REEN. Wolverine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN).
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- wuul
- vuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolverine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wolverine
American and British speakers say wolverine in essentially the same way: /ˌwʊlvəˈrin/ in the US and /ˌwʊlvəˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: wuul-vuh-REEN.
What does wolverine mean?
- A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulo.
Where does wolverine come from?
1619; alteration of earlier wolvering (1574), diminutive of wolver (“ravenous or savage animal; person who behaves like a wolf”) (1593), ultimately from wolf.
Words that rhyme with wolverine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wolverine.
Questions about saying wolverine
How do you pronounce wolverine?
Say wuul-vuh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌwʊlvəˈrin/. In British English it is /ˌwʊlvəˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolverine?
Wolverine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN). Broken into parts: wuul · vuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say wolverine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌwʊlvəˈrin/ and the British form is /ˌwʊlvəˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.