How to Pronounce "wino"
word
ˈwinoʊ
WEE-noh
ˈwaɪnəʊ
WY-noh
Definition
A "wino" is a slang, derogatory term for someone who regularly drinks excessive amounts of cheap wine, often referring to a homeless or addicted person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwinoʊ
British English
ˈwaɪnəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-noh
UK
WY-noh
Listen in Context
That man is known as the wino in the neighborhood.
The old wino sleeps on the bench every night.
Don’t call someone a wino; it’s not polite.
He used to be a wino, but now he's turned his life around.