How to pronounce wolvish
Say it like WUUL-veesh. Wolvish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- veesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolvish 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.
- veeshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wolvish
American and British speakers say wolvish in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlviʃ/ in the US and /ˈwʊlviʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-veesh.
What does wolvish mean?
- Alternative spelling of wolfish.
Where does wolvish come from?
From wolf + -ish, with wolf inflected as in wolves.
Questions about saying wolvish
How do you pronounce wolvish?
Say WUUL-veesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlviʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlviʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolvish?
Wolvish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · veesh.
Do Americans and Brits say wolvish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlviʃ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlviʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.