How to pronounce Victor Wembanyama

VIK-tor wem-bahn-YAH-mah

Who: NBA player
Origin: French

How to say it

Victor Wembanyama is pronounced VIK-tor wem-bahn-YAH-mah. The part in capitals is stressed. Listen once at normal speed, then press Slow and say it along with the voice.

The name is French in origin, which is why the spelling doesn’t follow English rules.

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