How to Pronounce Wendigo

To pronounce "wendigo", say WEND-ig-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wendigo”

"wendigo" has 3 syllables: wend-ig-o.

What does wendigo mean?

noun

  1. A hybrid fish derived from a male brook trout and a female lake trout

noun

  1. A malevolent and violent cannibal spirit found in Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Cree mythology, which is said to inhabit the body of a living person and possess him or her to commit murder.

Synonyms

wendigowetikowihtikowwitigowitiko

Related words

windagowindigowechugewyakindevilogrewightmogwai

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wendigo"?▾

"Wendigo" has 3 syllables: wend · ig · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "wendigo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wendigo" is /ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/.

What does "wendigo" mean?▾

Wendigo: A hybrid fish derived from a male brook trout and a female lake trout

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