How to pronounce whatchamacallher
Say it like WUHCH-uh-muh-kaw-ler. Whatchamacallher has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHCH).
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- WUHCH
- uh
- muh
- kaw
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whatchamacallher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whatchamacallher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WOCH-uh-muh-kaw-luh.
What does whatchamacallher mean?
- A woman whose identity has been forgotten.
Where does whatchamacallher come from?
Univerbation and contraction of what you may call her, by analogy with whatchamacallit.
Questions about saying whatchamacallher
How do you pronounce whatchamacallher?
Say WUHCH-uh-muh-kaw-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌtʃəməˌkɔlər/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃəməˌkɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whatchamacallher?
Whatchamacallher has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHCH). Broken into parts: WUHCH · uh · muh · kaw · ler.
Is whatchamacallher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɒtʃəməˌkɔːlə/ (WOCH-uh-muh-kaw-luh).