How to pronounce wi
Say it like WIH. Wi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɪ/WIH
UK British/wɪ/WIH
- WIH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wi
American and British speakers say wi in essentially the same way: /wɪ/ in the US and /wɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIH.
What does wi mean?
pronoun
- us“Are yee commin with wi or not?”
- with“Are-ta doin owt wi this?”
Where does wi come from?
Variant of we.
Questions about saying wi
How do you pronounce wi?
Say WIH. The American pronunciation is /wɪ/. In British English it is /wɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wi?
Wi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIH.
Do Americans and Brits say wi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪ/ and the British form is /wɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.