How to pronounce wisecracking
Say it like WYZE-krak-ing. Wisecracking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYZE).
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- WYZE
- krak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisecracking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wisecracking
American and British speakers say wisecracking in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYZE-krak-ing.
What does wisecracking mean?
- Making many wisecracks.“a wisecracking narrator”
- present participle and gerund of wisecrack How to pronounce wisecrack
Questions about saying wisecracking
How do you pronounce wisecracking?
Say WYZE-krak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisecracking?
Wisecracking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYZE). Broken into parts: WYZE · krak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wisecracking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪzˌkrækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.