How to Pronounce "wampum"
word
ˈwɑmpəm
WAHM-puhm
wˈæmpəm
WAM-puhm
Definition
Wampum are small beads made from shells, traditionally used by some Native American peoples as money, jewelry, and for ceremonial purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑmpəm
British English
wˈæmpəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHM-puhm
UK
WAM-puhm
Listen in Context
The museum has a display of wampum belts.
Native Americans used wampum as money.
Each wampum bead was carefully made by hand.
He inherited a rare wampum belt from his ancestors.