How to pronounce wisp
Say it like WISP. Wisp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WISP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wisp
American and British speakers say wisp in essentially the same way: /wɪsp/ in the US and /wɪsp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISP.
What does wisp mean?
- A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; a twisted handful of something; any slender, flexible structure or group.“A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind.”
- A small, thin line of cloud, smoke, or steam.“A wisp of smoke rose from the candle for a few moments after he blew it out.”
- A whisk, or small broom.
- To brush or dress, as with a wisp.
- To produce a wisp, as of smoke.
- To emit in wisps.
Where does wisp come from?
From Middle English wispe, wyspe, wips, wipse, perhaps from an unrecorded Old English *wisp, *wips.
Words that rhyme with wisp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wisp.
Questions about saying wisp
How do you pronounce wisp?
Say WISP. The American pronunciation is /wɪsp/. In British English it is /wɪsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisp?
Wisp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WISP.
Do Americans and Brits say wisp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪsp/ and the British form is /wɪsp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.