To pronounce "wary", say WARY — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɛəɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɛəɹ.i/
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"wary" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: werry, wery — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“He is wary of dogs.”
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"Wary" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "wary" is /ˈwɛəɹ.i/.
Wary: Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
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