How to Pronounce Wrists

To pronounce "wrists", say WRISTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"wrists" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with persists and enlists, if that helps it stick.

What does wrists mean?

noun

  1. The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
  2. A stud or pin which forms a journal.

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Words that rhyme with wrists

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How many syllables are in "wrists"?▾

"Wrists" has one syllable.

What does "wrists" mean?▾

Wrists: The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

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