How to pronounce wa
Say it like WAH. Wa is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɑ/WAH
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- WAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does wa mean?
noun
- A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.
- A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.
- In Japanese society, the favoring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.
Words that rhyme with wa
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Questions about saying wa
How do you pronounce wa?
Say WAH. The American pronunciation is /wɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wa?
Wa is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAH.