How to Pronounce Walnut

To pronounce "walnut", say WALN-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɔːlnʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɔːlnʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “walnut”

"walnut" has 2 syllables: waln-ut. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

What does walnut mean?

noun

  1. A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
  2. A nut of the walnut tree.

adjective

  1. Having a dark brown colour, the colour of walnut wood.

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Words that rhyme with walnut

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buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

butternutpecancashewnutnoodleinshelldomedrown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "walnut"?▾

"Walnut" has 2 syllables: waln · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "walnut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "walnut" is /ˈwɔːlnʌt/.

What does "walnut" mean?▾

Walnut: A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.

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