How to pronounce waspy
Say it like WAH-spee. Waspy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑspi/WAH-spee
UK British/ˈwɒspi/WOS-pee
- WAH
- spee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waspy 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.
- speeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of waspy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOS-pee.
What does waspy mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a wasp; wasplike.
- Infested with wasps.
- Waspish; irascible.
- Like a wasp (white Anglo-Saxon Protestant), a member of the dominant American upper-class culture.
Where does waspy come from?
From wasp + -y.
Questions about saying waspy
How do you pronounce waspy?
Say WAH-spee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑspi/. In British English it is /ˈwɒspi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waspy?
Waspy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · spee.
Is waspy 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 /ˈwɒspi/ (WOS-pee).