How to pronounce wisest
Say it like WY-zust. Wisest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- zust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisest 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.
- zustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wisest
American and British speakers say wisest in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪzəst/ in the US and /ˈwaɪzəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-zust.
What does wisest mean?
- superlative form of wise: most wise How to pronounce wise
Questions about saying wisest
How do you pronounce wisest?
Say WY-zust. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzəst/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisest?
Wisest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · zust.
Do Americans and Brits say wisest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪzəst/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪzəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.