How to pronounce wizards
Say it like WIZ-erdz. Wizards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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US American/ˈwɪzɚdz/WIZ-erdz
UK British/ˈwɪzədz/WIZ-udz
- WIZ
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wizards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIZ-udz.
What does wizards mean?
noun
- plural of wizard How to pronounce wizard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wizard How to pronounce wizard
Questions about saying wizards
How do you pronounce wizards?
Say WIZ-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizards?
Wizards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · erdz.
Is wizards 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 /ˈwɪzədz/ (WIZ-udz).