How to pronounce wipeout
Say it like WY-powt. Wipeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wipeout. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WY
- powt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wipeout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- powtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of wipeout
American and British speakers say wipeout in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/ in the US and /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-powt.
What does wipeout mean?
- The act of colliding or crashing.“The skateboarder had a nasty wipeout as she came off the ramp.”
- Total destruction or elimination.“The wipeout of this industry could be catastrophic.”
- The act of falling off one's surfboard.“Ha ha! Did you see that wipeout?”
Where does wipeout come from?
Deverbal from wipe out.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wipeout
How do you pronounce wipeout?
Say WY-powt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wipeout?
Wipeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · powt.
Do Americans and Brits say wipeout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.