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How to pronounce wumao

Say it like WOO-mow. Wumao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).

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US American/ˈwumaʊ/WOO-mow
UK British/ˈwuːmaʊ/WOO-mow
  • WOO
  • mow
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wumao pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. mowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.

American vs British pronunciation of wumao

American and British speakers say wumao in essentially the same way: /ˈwumaʊ/ in the US and /ˈwuːmaʊ/ in the UK.

British respelling: WOO-mow.

What does wumao mean?

noun
  1. An Internet user who is paid by the authorities of the People's Republic of China to spread propaganda and disinformation on their behalf.

Questions about saying wumao

How do you pronounce wumao?

Say WOO-mow. The American pronunciation is /ˈwumaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwuːmaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wumao?

Wumao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · mow.

Do Americans and Brits say wumao the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwumaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈwuːmaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).