How to pronounce woohay
Say it like wuh-HAY. Woohay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- wuh
- HAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woohay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of woohay
American and British speakers say woohay in essentially the same way: /wʊˈheɪ/ in the US and /wʊˈheɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: wuh-HAY.
What does woohay mean?
- Synonym of whoo, expressing excitement or joy.
Where does woohay come from?
Onomatopoeic, perhaps a blend of woohoo + hey.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- aah
- alright
Words that rhyme with woohay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of woohay.
Questions about saying woohay
How do you pronounce woohay?
Say wuh-HAY. The American pronunciation is /wʊˈheɪ/. In British English it is /wʊˈheɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woohay?
Woohay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: wuh · HAY.
Do Americans and Brits say woohay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wʊˈheɪ/ and the British form is /wʊˈheɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.