whammy
WA-mee
wamee
/ˈwæmi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “whammy” is spelled “wamee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | w | a | m | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /w/ | /æ/ | /m/ | /i/ |
English writes “whammy” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“wamee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “whammy”
mearmyjimmymommyamyenemytommygimmemiamisammy
“whammy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “whammy”?
“whammy” is pronounced WA-mee — IPA /ˈwæmi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “wamee”.
How many syllables are in “whammy”?
“whammy” has 2 syllables: WA-mee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).