How to pronounce wahines
Say it like wuh-HEE-neez. Wahines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- wuh
- HEE
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wahines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wahines
American and British speakers say wahines in essentially the same way: /wəˈhiniz/ in the US and /wəˈhiːniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: wuh-HEE-neez.
What does wahines mean?
- plural of wahine How to pronounce wahine
Questions about saying wahines
How do you pronounce wahines?
Say wuh-HEE-neez. The American pronunciation is /wəˈhiniz/. In British English it is /wəˈhiːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wahines?
Wahines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: wuh · HEE · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say wahines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wəˈhiniz/ and the British form is /wəˈhiːniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.