How to pronounce wisent
Say it like WIZ-unt. Wisent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wisent
American and British speakers say wisent in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪzənt/ in the US and /ˈwɪzənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIZ-unt.
What does wisent mean?
- The European bison, Bison bonasus or Bos bonasus.
Where does wisent come from?
Borrowed from German Wisent.
Questions about saying wisent
How do you pronounce wisent?
Say WIZ-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzənt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisent?
Wisent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say wisent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪzənt/ and the British form is /ˈwɪzənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.