How to pronounce wonut
Say it like WOH-nuht. Wonut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH).
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- WOH
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonut 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.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wonut
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WOH-nut.
What does wonut mean?
- A type of waffle made with a mixture of waffle and doughnut dough, deep-fried and decorated like a doughnut.
Where does wonut come from?
Blend of waffle + donut.
Words that rhyme with wonut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wonut.
Questions about saying wonut
How do you pronounce wonut?
Say WOH-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊˌnʌt/. In British English it is /ˈwəʊnʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonut?
Wonut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOH). Broken into parts: WOH · nuht.
Is wonut 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 /ˈwəʊnʌt/ (WOH-nut).