How to pronounce wass
Say it like WUHS. Wass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wass
American and British speakers say wass in essentially the same way: /wʌs/ in the US and /wʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHS.
Other ways to say wass
Wass also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAHS /wɑs/
What does wass mean?
- wanton disposition, unorderly state of mind or behavior
- specifically inane or sottish words
Where does wass come from?
From Somali was (“to have sexual intercourse with, to fuck”, verb); compare English fuckry.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wass
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wass.
Questions about saying wass
How do you pronounce wass?
Say WUHS. The American pronunciation is /wʌs/. In British English it is /wʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wass?
Wass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say wass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wʌs/ and the British form is /wʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.