How to pronounce Wyoming
Say it like wy-OH-ming. Wyoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- wy
- OH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wyoming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Wyoming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: wy-OH-ming.
What does Wyoming mean?
- A state of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Cheyenne.
Where does Wyoming come from?
The village of Wyoming, Plympton Township, Ontario, Canada may have a different origin: "...to the Chippewas, the 'oat planters' were known as moonooming.
Words that rhyme with Wyoming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Wyoming.
Questions about saying Wyoming
How do you pronounce Wyoming?
Say wy-OH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌwaɪˈəʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: wy · OH · ming.
Is Wyoming 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 /ˌwaɪˈəʊmɪŋ/ (wy-OH-ming).