How to pronounce wyvern
Say it like WY-vern. Wyvern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- vern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wyvern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wyvern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-vun.
What does wyvern mean?
- A draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail.
Where does wyvern come from?
Alteration of Middle English wyver (“viper”), from Old Northern French wivre, from Vulgar Latin *vivra, *vibra, from Latin vīpera (“viper; snake, serpent”).
Questions about saying wyvern
How do you pronounce wyvern?
Say WY-vern. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪvərn/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wyvern?
Wyvern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · vern.
Is wyvern 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 /ˈwaɪvən/ (WY-vun).