How to Pronounce "winos"
word
ˈwinoʊs
WEE-nohz
wˈaɪnəʊz
WYN-ohz
Definition
'Winos' is a slang and somewhat derogatory term for people, usually homeless, who drink a lot of cheap wine or alcohol.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwinoʊs
British English
wˈaɪnəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-nohz
UK
WYN-ohz
Listen in Context
The park was full of winos sleeping on benches.
Some winos gather behind the store at night.
People sometimes ignore the winos downtown.
Back in the day, that alley was a hangout spot for winos.