How to pronounce whacko
Say it like WAK-oh. Whacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whacko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whacko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAK-oh.
What does whacko mean?
- Alternative spelling of wacko.
- Alternative spelling of wacko.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with whacko
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Questions about saying whacko
How do you pronounce whacko?
Say WAK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwækəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whacko?
Whacko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · oh.
Is whacko 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 /ˈwækəʊ/ (WAK-oh).