How to Pronounce Wheezes

To pronounce "wheezes", say WHEEZ-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WHEEZ-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “wheezes”

"wheezes" has 2 syllables: wheez-es. It rhymes with breezes and teases, if that helps it stick.

What does wheezes 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.

Words that rhyme with wheezes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breezesteasesseizesdiseasesdiocesescheesessneezessqueezespleasesvisasfriezes

Related words

gaglaughjapejestjokeyakmonophonicwhistles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheezes"?▾

"Wheezes" has 2 syllables: wheez · es.

What does "wheezes" mean?▾

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

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