How to pronounce wallah
Say it like WAH-luh. Wallah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑlə/WAH-luh
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- WAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallah 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.
What does wallah mean?
noun
- A servant or other person responsible for something, often specified before it, for example kitchen wallah.
- A guy or bloke.
- by God (Allah); may God be my witness. Used in making a solemn oath
Words that rhyme with wallah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wallah.
Questions about saying wallah
How do you pronounce wallah?
Say WAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallah?
Wallah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · luh.