How to pronounce wampumpeag
Say it like WAHM-pum-peeg. Wampumpeag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM).
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- WAHM
- pum
- peeg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wampumpeag 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.
- peegKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wampumpeag
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOM-pum-peeg.
What does wampumpeag mean?
- Synonym of wampum (“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”).
Where does wampumpeag come from?
Penobscot wʌ̃pʌ̃pəyak (singular wʌ̃pʌ̃pi)
Questions about saying wampumpeag
How do you pronounce wampumpeag?
Say WAHM-pum-peeg. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑmpəmpiɡ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒmpəmpiːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wampumpeag?
Wampumpeag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHM). Broken into parts: WAHM · pum · peeg.
Is wampumpeag 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 /ˈwɒmpəmpiːɡ/ (WOM-pum-peeg).