How to pronounce wiseass
Say it like WY-zas. Wiseass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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US American/ˈwaɪzæs/WY-zas
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- WY
- zas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiseass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zasKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does wiseass mean?
noun
- One who makes wisecracks, particularly in a sassy or cocky fashion.
Where does wiseass come from?
From wise + -ass.
Questions about saying wiseass
How do you pronounce wiseass?
Say WY-zas. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiseass?
Wiseass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · zas.