How to pronounce Wausau
Say it like WAW-saw. Wausau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Wausau. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WAW
- saw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wausau 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.
- sawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Wausau
American and British speakers say Wausau in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔsɔ/ in the US and /ˈwɒsɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOS-aw.
What does Wausau mean?
- a town in north central Wisconsin
Questions about saying Wausau
How do you pronounce Wausau?
Say WAW-saw. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔsɔ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wausau?
Wausau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · saw.
Do Americans and Brits say Wausau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔsɔ/ and the British form is /ˈwɒsɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.