How to pronounce wanghee
Say it like WAYNG-hee. Wanghee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYNG).
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- WAYNG
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanghee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wanghee
American and British speakers say wanghee in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪŋˌhi/ in the US and /ˈweɪŋˌhiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYNG-hee.
What does wanghee mean?
- Bamboo species of the genus Phyllostachys, especially Phyllostachys nigra.
- A walking cane made from such bamboo.
Questions about saying wanghee
How do you pronounce wanghee?
Say WAYNG-hee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪŋˌhi/. In British English it is /ˈweɪŋˌhiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanghee?
Wanghee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYNG). Broken into parts: WAYNG · hee.
Do Americans and Brits say wanghee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪŋˌhi/ and the British form is /ˈweɪŋˌhiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.