How to Pronounce "whammo"
word
ˈwæməʊ
WAM-oh
ˈwæməʊ
WAM-oh
Definition
An informal, humorous sound word used to describe something happening suddenly and with a strong impact, like a loud noise or a surprising event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwæməʊ
British English
ˈwæməʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAM-oh
UK
WAM-oh
Listen in Context
The box fell off the table and whammo, it broke.
He pressed the button and whammo—lights everywhere!
Suddenly, whammo, the ball hit him in the head.
You're walking along, minding your business, and whammo—trouble finds you!