How to pronounce wingnuttery
Say it like WING-nut-uh-ree. Wingnuttery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪŋnʌtəri/WING-nut-uh-ree
UK British/ˈwɪŋnʌtəri/WING-nut-uh-ree
- WING
- nut
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wingnuttery 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wingnuttery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WING-nut-uh-ree.
What does wingnuttery mean?
noun
- Craziness; lunacy.
Where does wingnuttery come from?
From wingnut + -ery.
Questions about saying wingnuttery
How do you pronounce wingnuttery?
Say WING-nut-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋnʌtəri/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋnʌtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wingnuttery?
Wingnuttery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · nut · uh · ree.
Is wingnuttery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɪŋnʌtəri/ (WING-nut-uh-ree).