How to Pronounce Wheezing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

WHEEZ-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wheezing”

"wheezing" has 2 syllables: wheez-ing. It rhymes with teasing and pleasing, if that helps it stick.

What does wheezing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The quality or symptom of breathing with an audible wheeze

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Words that rhyme with wheezing

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teasingpleasingappeasingseizingfreezingsqueezingsneezingbreezingneesingcheesingthesing

Related words

wheezyasthmaticunhealthybreathingwhistlingwheezerwhisperingnesswhuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheezing"?▾

"Wheezing" has 2 syllables: wheez · ing.

What does "wheezing" mean?▾

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

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