How to Pronounce Wingnut

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wingnut”

"wingnut" has 2 syllables: wingn-ut. It rhymes with wing-nut, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wing-nut — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wingnut mean?

noun

  1. A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.
  2. One who advocates extreme measures or changes, especially if they hold or are perceived to hold far-right viewpoints; a radical or reactionary.

noun

  1. A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
  2. Someone with crazy or extreme political views (especially extreme conservative views).

Synonyms

butterfly nutthumbnutcranknut caseweirdoextremistradicalwinger

Words that rhyme with wingnut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wing-nut

Related words

nutwoodchestnutwalnuthognutbreadnut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wingnut"?▾

"Wingnut" has 2 syllables: wingn · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "wingnut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wingnut" is /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/.

What does "wingnut" mean?▾

Wingnut: A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

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