How to pronounce whammo
Say it like WAM-oh. Whammo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAM).
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- WAM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whammo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAMSay 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 whammo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAM-oh.
What does whammo mean?
- Used to emphasize the suddenness of an event.“So, I'm driving along when, whammo, a tree falls in front of the car.”
- An action-packed scene in a film, etc.
Where does whammo come from?
From wham + -o.
Words that rhyme with whammo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whammo.
Questions about saying whammo
How do you pronounce whammo?
Say WAM-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwæməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whammo?
Whammo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAM). Broken into parts: WAM · oh.
Is whammo 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 /ˈwæməʊ/ (WAM-oh).