How to pronounce wapiti
Say it like WAH-pih-tee. Wapiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑpɪti/WAH-pih-tee
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- WAH
- pih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wapiti 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wapiti mean?
noun
- The American elk (Cervus canadensis).
Where does wapiti come from?
From Shawnee waapiti (“elk; white rump”).
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Questions about saying wapiti
How do you pronounce wapiti?
Say WAH-pih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑpɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wapiti?
Wapiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · pih · tee.