How to pronounce wisenheimer
Say it like WY-zun-hy-mer. Wisenheimer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- zun
- hy
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisenheimer 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.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wisenheimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-zun-hy-muh.
What does wisenheimer mean?
- A self-assertive and arrogant person; a wiseacre or smart aleck.
Where does wisenheimer come from?
From wise + the German demonymic ending -enheimer.
Questions about saying wisenheimer
How do you pronounce wisenheimer?
Say WY-zun-hy-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzənˌhaɪmər/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzənˌhaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisenheimer?
Wisenheimer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · zun · hy · mer.
Is wisenheimer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwaɪzənˌhaɪmə/ (WY-zun-hy-muh).