How to Pronounce Wacko

To pronounce "wacko", say WACK-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwækəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈwækəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wacko”

"wacko" has 2 syllables: wack-o. It rhymes with shako and whacko, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: whacko, wako — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wacko mean?

noun

  1. An amusingly eccentric or irrational person.

adjective

  1. Amusingly eccentric or irrational.

interjection

  1. Hurrah!

Synonyms

kookodd duckweirdokookyoddballishpixilatedget inhuzzahwoo hoo

Words that rhyme with wacko

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shakowhackochacocracowacchocaco-squaccojackoyakowaccogracomacko

Related words

crackpotscrewynutcasekookyloonylunaticlooneykook

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wacko"?▾

"Wacko" has 2 syllables: wack · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "wacko"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wacko" is /ˈwækəʊ/.

What does "wacko" mean?▾

Wacko: An amusingly eccentric or irrational person.

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