How to pronounce wampum
Say it like WAHM-pum. Wampum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM).
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- WAHM
- pum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wampum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wampum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOM-pum.
What does wampum mean?
- Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells (especially white ones) which have been strung together, formerly used by Native American peoples of eastern North America for various purposes including as jewelry and money, and for record-keeping; (countable, archaic) one such bead.
- Money.
Where does wampum come from?
Unami òpapiàk (singular òpapi)
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Questions about saying wampum
How do you pronounce wampum?
Say WAHM-pum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑmpəm/. In British English it is /ˈwɒmpəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wampum?
Wampum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM). Broken into parts: WAHM · pum.
Is wampum 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 /ˈwɒmpəm/ (WOM-pum).