How to pronounce wha
Say it like WAH. Wha is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɑ/WAH
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- WAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does wha mean?
interjection
- Pronunciation spelling of what.“Wha? Speak up, I can't hear you!”
Words that rhyme with wha
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Questions about saying wha
How do you pronounce wha?
Say WAH. The American pronunciation is /wɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wha?
Wha is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAH.