To pronounce "edgewise", say EDG-ew-is-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛdʒweɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɛdʒweɪz/
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"edgewise" has 4 syllables: edg-ew-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
adjective
adverb
“Once his boss got started, Jim just couldn’t get a word in edgewise.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Edgewise" has 4 syllables: edg · ew · is · e.
The IPA transcription of "edgewise" is /ˈɛdʒweɪz/.
Edgewise: Edgeways.
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