How to pronounce wanhope
Say it like WAHN-hohp. Wanhope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- hohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanhope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wanhope
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WON-hohp.
What does wanhope mean?
- Vain hope; overconfidence; delusion.
Where does wanhope come from?
From Middle English wanhope, equivalent to wan- + hope.
Questions about saying wanhope
How do you pronounce wanhope?
Say WAHN-hohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑnhoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈwɒnhəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanhope?
Wanhope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · hohp.
Is wanhope 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 /ˈwɒnhəʊp/ (WON-hohp).