How to pronounce wizardry
Say it like WIZ-er-dree. Wizardry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪzɚdri/WIZ-er-dree
UK British/ˈwɪzədri/WIZ-uh-dree
- WIZ
- er
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizardry 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wizardry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIZ-uh-dree.
What does wizardry mean?
noun
- The art of a wizard; sorcery.
- Something, such as an advanced technology, that gives the appearance of magic.
- Great ability in some specified field.“He used his computing wizardry to automate the search-and-replace process.”
Where does wizardry come from?
From wizard + -ry.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- witchery
- wizardcraft
- bewitchery
- genius
Questions about saying wizardry
How do you pronounce wizardry?
Say WIZ-er-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɚdri/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzədri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizardry?
Wizardry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · er · dree.
Is wizardry 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 /ˈwɪzədri/ (WIZ-uh-dree).