How to Pronounce Wolfsbane

To pronounce "wolfsbane", say WOLFSB-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wolfsbane”

"wolfsbane" has 3 syllables: wolfsb-an-e.

What does wolfsbane mean?

noun

  1. Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.
  2. Arnica montana

Synonyms

arnicaleopard's baneleopardsbanemountain tobaccowolf's baneaconitemonkshood

Related words

wolfbaneaconiteaconitumconiumpoisonvetchbugbanemonkshood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wolfsbane"?▾

"Wolfsbane" has 3 syllables: wolfsb · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wolfsbane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wolfsbane" is /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/.

What does "wolfsbane" mean?▾

Wolfsbane: Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.

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