How to pronounce wyrd
Say it like WEE-ud. Wyrd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wyrd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wyrd
American and British speakers say wyrd in essentially the same way: /ˈwiəd/ in the US and /ˈwiːəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-ud.
What does wyrd mean?
- Fate, destiny, particularly in an Anglo-Saxon or Old Norse context.
Where does wyrd come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English wyrd.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying wyrd
How do you pronounce wyrd?
Say WEE-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiəd/. In British English it is /ˈwiːəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wyrd?
Wyrd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say wyrd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwiəd/ and the British form is /ˈwiːəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.