How to pronounce wigwam
Say it like WIG-wahm. Wigwam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG).
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US American/ˈwɪɡwɑm/WIG-wahm
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- WIG
- wahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wigwam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does wigwam mean?
noun
- A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.
- Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world.
- To dry (flax or straw) by standing it outside in the shape of a wigwam.
Where does wigwam come from?
Borrowed from Abenaki wigwôm (“house”) or Penobscot wigwom (“house”), from Proto-Algonquian *wi·kiwa·ʔmi (“house”).
Questions about saying wigwam
How do you pronounce wigwam?
Say WIG-wahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɡwɑm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wigwam?
Wigwam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIG). Broken into parts: WIG · wahm.