How to pronounce pairwise
Say it like PAIR-wyze. Pairwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɛrwaɪz/PAIR-wyze
UK British/ˈpɛəwaɪz/PAIR-wyze
- PAIR
- wyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pairwise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pairwise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIR-wyze.
What does pairwise mean?
adjective
- Occurring in pairs; two at a time.“They proceeded to make pairwise comparisons.”
- In or by pairs.
Where does pairwise come from?
From pair + -wise.
Questions about saying pairwise
How do you pronounce pairwise?
Say PAIR-wyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛəwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pairwise?
Pairwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAIR). Broken into parts: PAIR · wyze.
Is pairwise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛəwaɪz/ (PAIR-wyze).