How to pronounce winnebago
Say it like WIN-uh-bay-goh. Winnebago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- uh
- bay
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winnebago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of winnebago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WIN-ih-bay-goh.
What does winnebago mean?
- A motorhome; a recreational vehicle (RV).
Where does winnebago come from?
Genericization of the trademark Winnebago, named after Winnebago County, Iowa, where the company used to be headquartered.
Questions about saying winnebago
How do you pronounce winnebago?
Say WIN-uh-bay-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪnəˌbeɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪnɪˌbeɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winnebago?
Winnebago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · uh · bay · goh.
Is winnebago 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 /ˈwɪnɪˌbeɪɡəʊ/ (WIN-ih-bay-goh).