How to pronounce whammy
Say it like HWAM-ee. Whammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWAM).
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- HWAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whammy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of whammy
American and British speakers say whammy in essentially the same way: /ˈhwæmi/ in the US and /ˈhwæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWAM-ee.
What does whammy mean?
- a serious or devastating setback
- an evil spell; a curse or hex
- The vibrato system of an electric guitar, or just its lever (whammy bar)
Where does whammy come from?
From wham + -y.
Words that rhyme with whammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whammy.
Questions about saying whammy
How do you pronounce whammy?
Say HWAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwæmi/. In British English it is /ˈhwæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whammy?
Whammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWAM). Broken into parts: HWAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say whammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwæmi/ and the British form is /ˈhwæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.