How to pronounce wapentake
Say it like WAH-pun-tayk. Wapentake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑpənteɪk/WAH-pun-tayk
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- WAH
- pun
- tayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wapentake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does wapentake mean?
noun
- An administrative subdivision in northern English counties, developed under Norse influence, and corresponding to hundreds in the rest of England.
Where does wapentake come from?
From Middle English wapentake, wepentake, wapentache, wapentac, from Old English wǣpenġetæc, from Old Norse vápnatak, from vápn (“weapon”) + taka (“take”), equivalent to weapon + take.
Questions about saying wapentake
How do you pronounce wapentake?
Say WAH-pun-tayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑpənteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wapentake?
Wapentake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · pun · tayk.