How to pronounce wussy
Say it like WUUS-ee. Wussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wussy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WUUS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wussy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wussy
American and British speakers say wussy in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊsi/ in the US and /ˈwʊsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUS-ee.
What does wussy mean?
- Weak or timid.
- A wuss; a person who refuses to perform a particular task due to an unreasonable fear.
Where does wussy come from?
1960s: probably an alteration of pussy, perhaps a blend of wimp + pussy, or short for pussy-wussy (reduplication of pussy).
Questions about saying wussy
How do you pronounce wussy?
Say WUUS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊsi/. In British English it is /ˈwʊsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wussy?
Wussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS). Broken into parts: WUUS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say wussy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊsi/ and the British form is /ˈwʊsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.