How to Pronounce Dwarf

To pronounce "dwarf", say DWARF — one syllable, IPA /dwɔːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dwɔːf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dwarf”

"dwarf" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wharf and polymorph, if that helps it stick.

What does dwarf mean?

noun

  1. Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
  2. A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.

verb

  1. To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
  2. To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.

    “The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline.”

adjective

  1. Miniature.

    “It is possible to grow the plants as dwarf as one desires.”

Synonyms

midgetpygmy (imprecise)runteclipseoutdooutmatchoutshadowoutshineoutstripovershadow

Antonyms

ettingiant

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Words that rhyme with dwarf

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wharfpolymorphmorphswarfdorfmorph-leinsdorfbergdorfbeiersdorfdeardorffdeardourffdorff

Related words

littlegnomesmallovershadowshadowmidgetmanwoman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dwarf"?▾

"Dwarf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dwarf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dwarf" is /dwɔːf/.

What does "dwarf" mean?▾

Dwarf: Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.

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