How to pronounce wizen
Say it like WY-zun. Wizen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wizen
American and British speakers say wizen in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪzən/ in the US and /ˈwaɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-zun.
What does wizen mean?
- Wizened; withered; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.
- To wither; to become lean and wrinkled by shrinkage, as from age or illness.
- To make wizened.
Where does wizen come from?
Inherited from Middle English wisenen, from Old English wisnian, weosnian, from Proto-West Germanic *wisnōn, from Proto-Germanic *wisnōną, from Proto-Germanic *wesaną (“to consume”).
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Words that rhyme with wizen
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Questions about saying wizen
How do you pronounce wizen?
Say WY-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪzən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizen?
Wizen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say wizen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪzən/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.