How to Pronounce "wham"
word
/ˈhwæm/
wam
/wˈæm/
wam
Definition
An exclamation or noun that represents a loud, sudden impact, like a bang or crash. Used for the sound of something hitting hard.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwæm/
British English
/wˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wam
UK
wam
Listen in Context
Suddenly, wham, the ball hit the window.
The door shut with a loud wham.
Wham! The books fell off the shelf.
I turned the corner and wham, I ran right into my friend.