How to pronounce wordmeal
Say it like WURD-meel. Wordmeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD).
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- WURD
- meel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordmeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wordmeal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURD-meel.
What does wordmeal mean?
- One word at a time; word by word.
Where does wordmeal come from?
From word + -meal (suffix denoting an amount, fixed number, or measure at a time).
Questions about saying wordmeal
How do you pronounce wordmeal?
Say WURD-meel. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdˌmil/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdmiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordmeal?
Wordmeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD). Broken into parts: WURD · meel.
Is wordmeal 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 /ˈwɜːdmiːl/ (WURD-meel).