How to pronounce wheezy
Say it like WEE-zee. Wheezy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheezy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wheezy
American and British speakers say wheezy in essentially the same way: /ˈwizi/ in the US and /ˈwiːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-zee.
What does wheezy mean?
- That wheezes.
Where does wheezy come from?
From wheeze + -y.
Words that rhyme with wheezy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheezy.
Questions about saying wheezy
How do you pronounce wheezy?
Say WEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwizi/. In British English it is /ˈwiːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheezy?
Wheezy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say wheezy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwizi/ and the British form is /ˈwiːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.