How to pronounce wald
Say it like WAWLD. Wald is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAWLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wald pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wald
American and British speakers say wald in essentially the same way: /wɔld/ in the US and /wɔːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAWLD.
What does wald mean?
- Forest; woods.
Words that rhyme with wald
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wald.
Questions about saying wald
How do you pronounce wald?
Say WAWLD. The American pronunciation is /wɔld/. In British English it is /wɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wald?
Wald is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAWLD.
Do Americans and Brits say wald the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɔld/ and the British form is /wɔːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.