How to Pronounce Wheeze

To pronounce "wheeze", say WHEEZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /wiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wheeze”

"wheeze" has 2 syllables: wheez-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wease, weese, wiese — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wheeze mean?

noun

  1. A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.
  2. An ordinary whisper exaggerated so as to produce the hoarse sound known as the "stage whisper"; a forcible whisper with some admixture of tone.

verb

  1. To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.

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Words that rhyme with wheeze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreezefreeze

Related words

gaglaughjapejestjokeyakwheewhuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheeze"?▾

"Wheeze" has 2 syllables: wheez · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wheeze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wheeze" is /wiːz/.

What does "wheeze" mean?▾

Wheeze: A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.

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