How to pronounce wizened
Say it like WIZ-und. Wizened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizened 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wizened
American and British speakers say wizened in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪzənd/ in the US and /ˈwɪzənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIZ-und.
What does wizened mean?
- simple past and past participle of wizen How to pronounce wizen
- Withered; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.
Where does wizened come from?
Inherited from Middle English wisenen, from Old English wisnian, weosnian, from Proto-Germanic *wisnōjaną.
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Questions about saying wizened
How do you pronounce wizened?
Say WIZ-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzənd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizened?
Wizened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · und.
Do Americans and Brits say wizened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪzənd/ and the British form is /ˈwɪzənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.