How to pronounce Waugh
Say it like WAW. Waugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waugh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Waugh
American and British speakers say Waugh in essentially the same way: /wɔ/ in the US and /wɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW.
What does Waugh mean?
- Alternative form of waff (“to bark”).
Where does Waugh come from?
From Middle English walh, from Old English wealg.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- evelyn waugh
- evelyn arthur saint john waugh
Words that rhyme with Waugh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Waugh.
Questions about saying Waugh
How do you pronounce Waugh?
Say WAW. The American pronunciation is /wɔ/. In British English it is /wɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Waugh?
Waugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAW.
Do Americans and Brits say Waugh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɔ/ and the British form is /wɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.