How to pronounce wheezing
Say it like WEE-zing. Wheezing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheezing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wheezing
American and British speakers say wheezing in essentially the same way: /ˈwizɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-zing.
What does wheezing mean?
- The quality or symptom of breathing with an audible wheeze
- present participle and gerund of wheeze How to pronounce wheeze
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Words that rhyme with wheezing
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Questions about saying wheezing
How do you pronounce wheezing?
Say WEE-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwizɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheezing?
Wheezing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say wheezing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwizɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.