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