How to pronounce wainscoted
Say it like WAYN-skot-id. Wainscoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN).
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- WAYN
- skot
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wainscoted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- skotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wainscoted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAYN-skot-id.
What does wainscoted mean?
- Alternative spelling of wainscotted.
- Alternative spelling of wainscotted.
Questions about saying wainscoted
How do you pronounce wainscoted?
Say WAYN-skot-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪnskɑtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪnskɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wainscoted?
Wainscoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN). Broken into parts: WAYN · skot · id.
Is wainscoted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈweɪnskɒtɪd/ (WAYN-skot-id).