How to pronounce Wesleyan
Say it like WEZ-lee-un. Wesleyan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEZ).
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- WEZ
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wesleyan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wesleyan
American and British speakers say Wesleyan in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛzliən/ in the US and /ˈwɛzliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEZ-lee-un.
What does Wesleyan mean?
- a follower of Wesleyanism
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley“Methodist theology”
Questions about saying Wesleyan
How do you pronounce Wesleyan?
Say WEZ-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛzliən/. In British English it is /ˈwɛzliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wesleyan?
Wesleyan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEZ). Broken into parts: WEZ · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Wesleyan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛzliən/ and the British form is /ˈwɛzliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.