How to pronounce wizard
Say it like WIZ-erd. Wizard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizard 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wizard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIZ-ud.
What does wizard mean?
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- one who practices magic or sorcery
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers“charming incantations”“magic signs that protect against adverse influence”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wizard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wizard.
Questions about saying wizard
How do you pronounce wizard?
Say WIZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizard?
Wizard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · erd.
Is wizard 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 /ˈwɪzəd/ (WIZ-ud).