How to pronounce walleye
Say it like WAW-ly. Walleye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walleye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of walleye
American and British speakers say walleye in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔˌlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈwɔːˌlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-ly.
What does walleye mean?
- One or a pair of sideways-looking misaligned eyes.
- An unusually pale eye.
- A gamefish of species Sander vitreus, native to the Northern U.S. and Canada with pale, reflective eyes.
Where does walleye come from?
Back-formation from walleyed.
Questions about saying walleye
How do you pronounce walleye?
Say WAW-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walleye?
Walleye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say walleye the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔˌlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːˌlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.