How to pronounce waywiser
Say it like WAY-wy-zer. Waywiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- wy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waywiser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waywiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-wy-zuh.
What does waywiser mean?
- An instrument for measuring distance traveled, such as an odometer, pedometer, perambulator, etc.
- An instrument for determining direction (and possibly other aspects of one's travel as well).
- A guide; A means of determining the direction in which to proceed.
Questions about saying waywiser
How do you pronounce waywiser?
Say WAY-wy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪˌwaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪˌwaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waywiser?
Waywiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · wy · zer.
Is waywiser 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 /ˈweɪˌwaɪzə/ (WAY-wy-zuh).