How to pronounce wocus
Say it like WOH-kus. Wocus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwoʊkəs/WOH-kus
UK British/ˈwəʊkəs/WOH-kus
- WOH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wocus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wocus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-kus.
What does wocus mean?
noun
- A large yellow water lily (Nuphar polysepala) found in the northwestern United States.
- The seeds of this water lily, eaten by the Klamath and others.
Where does wocus come from?
From the Klamath-Modoc word for the plant's seeds, wocus.
Words that rhyme with wocus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wocus.
Questions about saying wocus
How do you pronounce wocus?
Say WOH-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊkəs/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wocus?
Wocus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH). Broken into parts: WOH · kus.
Is wocus 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 /ˈwəʊkəs/ (WOH-kus).