How to pronounce whau
Say it like FOH. Whau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH.
What does whau mean?
- Entelea arborescens, a malvaceous tree endemic to New Zealand.
Where does whau come from?
From Māori whau.
Words that rhyme with whau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whau.
Words that sound like whau
Questions about saying whau
How do you pronounce whau?
Say FOH. The American pronunciation is /foʊ/. In British English it is /fəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whau?
Whau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOH.
Is whau 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 /fəʊ/ (FOH).
What words sound the same as whau?
Whau sounds the same as faux, foe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.