How to pronounce wingnut
Say it like WING-nuht. Wingnut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wingnut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wingnut
American and British speakers say wingnut in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-nuht.
What does wingnut mean?
- A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
- A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).
- A person with large ears.
Where does wingnut come from?
From wing + nut. The political sense is a shortening of "right-wing nut".
Questions about saying wingnut
How do you pronounce wingnut?
Say WING-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wingnut?
Wingnut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · nuht.
Do Americans and Brits say wingnut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.