How to pronounce streetwise
Say it like STREE-twyze. Streetwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREE).
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- STREE
- twyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streetwise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- twyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of streetwise
American and British speakers say streetwise in essentially the same way: /ˈstriˌtwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈstriːˌtwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STREE-twyze.
What does streetwise mean?
- Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
- Possessing a style that reflects urban life and microculture.
Where does streetwise come from?
From street + -wise.
Questions about saying streetwise
How do you pronounce streetwise?
Say STREE-twyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈstriˌtwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstriːˌtwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streetwise?
Streetwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREE). Broken into parts: STREE · twyze.
Do Americans and Brits say streetwise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstriˌtwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈstriːˌtwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.