Word 87 of 100 · British place names
How to pronounce Warwick
/ˈwɒrɪk/ British English
WORR·ik
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
WAR·wick
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WORR·ik
My tip
The second w is silent: WORR-ik.
In a sentence
Warwick Castle is amazing.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce Warwick?
In British English, Warwick is pronounced /ˈwɒrɪk/. Say it like this: WORR-ik. The second w is silent: WORR-ik.
How many syllables are in Warwick?
When you say it, Warwick has 2 syllables: WORR-ik. The strong beat is the first one, WORR.
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