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How to pronounce wyrmling

Say it like WURM-ling. Wyrmling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURM).

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US American/ˈwɝmlɪŋ/WURM-ling
UK British/ˈwɜːmlɪŋ/WURM-ling
  • WURM
  • ling
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wyrmling pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
  2. lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of wyrmling

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: WURM-ling.

What does wyrmling mean?

noun
  1. A small wyrm or dragon.

Where does wyrmling come from?

From wyrm + -ling.

Questions about saying wyrmling

How do you pronounce wyrmling?

Say WURM-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝmlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːmlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wyrmling?

Wyrmling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURM). Broken into parts: WURM · ling.

Is wyrmling 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 /ˈwɜːmlɪŋ/ (WURM-ling).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).