How to Pronounce Wasp

To pronounce "wasp", say WASP — one syllable, IPA /wɒsp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/wɒsp/

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What does wasp mean?

noun

  1. Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.
  2. Any of the members of suborder Apocrita, excepting the ants (family Formicidae) and bees (clade Anthophila).

Related words

beehoneybeegrubdauberdiggergrubsstingswaists

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wasp"?▾

"Wasp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wasp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wasp" is /wɒsp/.

What does "wasp" mean?▾

Wasp: Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.

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