How to pronounce waywode
Say it like WAY-wohd. Waywode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- wohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waywode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of waywode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAY-wohd.
What does waywode mean?
- Alternative form of voivode.
Where does waywode come from?
Variant of voivode, representing an early Hungarian form.
Questions about saying waywode
How do you pronounce waywode?
Say WAY-wohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪwoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪwəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waywode?
Waywode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · wohd.
Is waywode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈweɪwəʊd/ (WAY-wohd).