How to pronounce whizzes
Say it like WIZ-iz. Whizzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whizzes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whizzes
American and British speakers say whizzes in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈwɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIZ-iz.
What does whizzes mean?
- plural of whiz How to pronounce whiz
- plural of whizz
- third-person singular simple present indicative of whiz How to pronounce whiz
- third-person singular simple present indicative of whizz
Questions about saying whizzes
How do you pronounce whizzes?
Say WIZ-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whizzes?
Whizzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say whizzes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.