How to pronounce wisecrack
Say it like WYZE-krak. Wisecrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYZE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wisecrack. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WYZE
- krak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisecrack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wisecrack
American and British speakers say wisecrack in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/ in the US and /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYZE-krak.
What does wisecrack mean?
- To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.
- A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
Where does wisecrack come from?
From wise + crack.
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Questions about saying wisecrack
How do you pronounce wisecrack?
Say WYZE-krak. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisecrack?
Wisecrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYZE). Broken into parts: WYZE · krak.
Do Americans and Brits say wisecrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪzˌkræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.