How to pronounce wah
Say it like WAH. Wah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wah 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.
American vs British pronunciation of wah
American and British speakers say wah in essentially the same way: /wɑ/ in the US and /wɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAH.
What does wah mean?
- A cry of fright, distress, etc. (especially of an infant or young child)
- A cry of amazement, delight, etc.
- wah-wah.
- Wow!; whoa! (expressing surprise, gratification, exhaustion or exasperation)
Words that rhyme with wah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wah.
Words that sound like wah
- wha
- wa
Questions about saying wah
How do you pronounce wah?
Say WAH. The American pronunciation is /wɑ/. In British English it is /wɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wah?
Wah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAH.
Do Americans and Brits say wah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɑ/ and the British form is /wɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wah?
Wah sounds the same as wha, wa in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.