How to pronounce wazoo
Say it like wah-ZOO. Wazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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US American/wɑˈzu/wah-ZOO
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- wah
- ZOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wazoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does wazoo mean?
noun
- A horrible person; an arsehole.
Where does wazoo come from?
Possibly a variant of kazoo.
Words that rhyme with wazoo
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Questions about saying wazoo
How do you pronounce wazoo?
Say wah-ZOO. The American pronunciation is /wɑˈzu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wazoo?
Wazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: wah · ZOO.