How to pronounce wantok
Say it like WAHN-tok. Wantok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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- WAHN
- tok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wantok 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.
- tokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wantok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-tok.
What does wantok mean?
- A close comrade; a person with whom one has a strong social bond, usually based on a shared language.
Where does wantok come from?
Borrowed from Tok Pisin wantok, from English one talk, that is, a speaker of the same language.
Questions about saying wantok
How do you pronounce wantok?
Say WAHN-tok. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑntɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwɒntɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wantok?
Wantok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · tok.
Is wantok 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 /ˈwɒntɒk/ (WON-tok).