How to pronounce wispy
Say it like WIS-pee. Wispy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wispy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wispy
American and British speakers say wispy in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪspi/ in the US and /ˈwɪspi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIS-pee.
What does wispy mean?
- Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.“The wispy smoke rose from chimneys all around town.”
Where does wispy come from?
From wisp + -y.
Words that rhyme with wispy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wispy.
Questions about saying wispy
How do you pronounce wispy?
Say WIS-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪspi/. In British English it is /ˈwɪspi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wispy?
Wispy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say wispy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪspi/ and the British form is /ˈwɪspi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.