How to pronounce waspish
Say it like WAH-spish. Waspish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑspɪʃ/WAH-spish
UK British/ˈwɒspɪʃ/WOS-pish
- WAH
- spish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waspish 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.
- spishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waspish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOS-pish.
What does waspish mean?
adjective
- Suggestive of the behavior of a wasp.
- Spiteful or irascible.
Where does waspish come from?
From wasp + -ish.
Questions about saying waspish
How do you pronounce waspish?
Say WAH-spish. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑspɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒspɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waspish?
Waspish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · spish.
Is waspish 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 /ˈwɒspɪʃ/ (WOS-pish).