How to pronounce wacko
Say it like WAK-oh. Wacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wacko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wacko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAK-oh.
What does wacko mean?
- a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
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Words that rhyme with wacko
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Questions about saying wacko
How do you pronounce wacko?
Say WAK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwækəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wacko?
Wacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · oh.
Is wacko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwækəʊ/ (WAK-oh).