How to pronounce wagwan
Say it like wah-GWAHN. Wagwan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWAHN).
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US American/wɑˈɡwɑn/wah-GWAHN
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- wah
- GWAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagwan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does wagwan mean?
interjection
- A greeting, equivalent to what's up or what's happening.
Where does wagwan come from?
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole wah gwan (literally “wha’ goi’ on”), a modified form of English what's going on.
Words that rhyme with wagwan
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Questions about saying wagwan
How do you pronounce wagwan?
Say wah-GWAHN. The American pronunciation is /wɑˈɡwɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagwan?
Wagwan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWAHN). Broken into parts: wah · GWAHN.