How to pronounce wananish
Say it like wah-nuh-NEESH. Wananish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEESH).
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US American/ˌwɑnəˈniʃ/wah-nuh-NEESH
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- wah
- nuh
- NEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wananish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wananish mean?
noun
- A fish from any of several freshwater populations of the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar.
Where does wananish come from?
Borrowed from Canadian French ouananiche, from Montagnais, from wanans ("salmon") + -is (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with wananish
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Questions about saying wananish
How do you pronounce wananish?
Say wah-nuh-NEESH. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɑnəˈniʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wananish?
Wananish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEESH). Broken into parts: wah · nuh · NEESH.