How to pronounce weta
Say it like WET-uh. Weta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WET-uh.
What does weta mean?
- Any of about 70 insect species in the families Anostostomatidae and Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to New Zealand, resembling katydids or crickets.
Where does weta come from?
Borrowed from Māori wētā.
Words that rhyme with weta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weta.
Questions about saying weta
How do you pronounce weta?
Say WET-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtə/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weta?
Weta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · uh.
Is weta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɛtə/ (WET-uh).