How to pronounce wackos
Say it like WAK-ohz. Wackos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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US American/ˈwækoʊz/WAK-ohz
UK British/ˈwækəʊz/WAK-ohz
- WAK
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wackos 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wackos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAK-ohz.
What does wackos mean?
noun
- plural of wacko How to pronounce wacko
Questions about saying wackos
How do you pronounce wackos?
Say WAK-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈwækəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wackos?
Wackos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · ohz.
Is wackos 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 /ˈwækəʊz/ (WAK-ohz).