How to pronounce wallaby
Say it like WAH-luh-bee. Wallaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- luh
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallaby 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wallaby
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOL-uh-bee.
What does wallaby mean?
- Any of several species of macropod marsupials; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos.
Where does wallaby come from?
Borrowed from Dharug wollabi (“swamp wallaby”).
Questions about saying wallaby
How do you pronounce wallaby?
Say WAH-luh-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑləbi/. In British English it is /ˈwɒləbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallaby?
Wallaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · luh · bee.
Is wallaby 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 /ˈwɒləbi/ (WOL-uh-bee).