How to pronounce woolwear
Say it like wuul-WAIR. Woolwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAIR).
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- wuul
- WAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woolwear 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.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of woolwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: wuul-WAIR.
What does woolwear mean?
- Clothing made out of wool.
Where does woolwear come from?
From wool + -wear.
Words that rhyme with woolwear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of woolwear.
Questions about saying woolwear
How do you pronounce woolwear?
Say wuul-WAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌwʊlˈwɛr/. In British English it is /ˌwʊlˈwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woolwear?
Woolwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAIR). Broken into parts: wuul · WAIR.
Is woolwear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌwʊlˈwɛə/ (wuul-WAIR).