How to pronounce whiz
Say it like WIZ. Whiz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whiz
American and British speakers say whiz in essentially the same way: /wɪz/ in the US and /wɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIZ.
What does whiz mean?
- A whirring or hissing sound (as above).
- Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.“He's a whiz with the computers.”
- Amphetamine.
- To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to that of an object speeding through the air.
- To rush or move swiftly with such a sound.
- To throw or spin rapidly.“I whizzed the ball past the catcher.”
- Pronunciation spelling of with.
Where does whiz come from?
In fact, whiz(z) in the sense of “something very remarkable” may be derived from whizz-bang in the sense of “conspicuously talented”, and in military slang whizz-bang (or whizbang) can mean “an exceptionally skilful person” (attested in 191
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Words that rhyme with whiz
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Words that sound like whiz
Questions about saying whiz
How do you pronounce whiz?
Say WIZ. The American pronunciation is /wɪz/. In British English it is /wɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiz?
Whiz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIZ.
Do Americans and Brits say whiz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪz/ and the British form is /wɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as whiz?
Whiz sounds the same as wiz in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.