How to pronounce wisely
Say it like WYZE-lee. Wisely 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 wisely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WYZE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wisely
American and British speakers say wisely in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪzli/ in the US and /ˈwaɪzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYZE-lee.
What does wisely mean?
- in a wise manner“she acted wisely when she invited her parents”
Where does wisely come from?
From Middle English wisliche, wislike, from Old English wīslīċe (“wisely”, adverb), equivalent to wise + -ly.
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Questions about saying wisely
How do you pronounce wisely?
Say WYZE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzli/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisely?
Wisely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYZE). Broken into parts: WYZE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wisely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪzli/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.