How to pronounce wheezes
Say it like WEE-zuz. Wheezes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheezes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wheezes
American and British speakers say wheezes in essentially the same way: /ˈwizəz/ in the US and /ˈwiːzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-zuz.
What does wheezes mean?
- plural of wheeze How to pronounce wheeze
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wheeze How to pronounce wheeze
Questions about saying wheezes
How do you pronounce wheezes?
Say WEE-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwizəz/. In British English it is /ˈwiːzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheezes?
Wheezes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say wheezes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwizəz/ and the British form is /ˈwiːzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.