How to pronounce wampee
Say it like wahm-PEE. Wampee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- wahm
- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wampee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wampee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wom-PEE.
What does wampee mean?
- A tree, Clausena lansium, native to Southern China and Indochina.
- The fruit of this tree.
- Pontederia species, especially Pontederia cordata.
Words that rhyme with wampee
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Questions about saying wampee
How do you pronounce wampee?
Say wahm-PEE. The American pronunciation is /wɑmˈpi/. In British English it is /wɒmˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wampee?
Wampee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: wahm · PEE.
Is wampee 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 /wɒmˈpiː/ (wom-PEE).