How to Pronounce "wheezes"
word
ˈhwizəz/, /ˈwizəz/, /ˈwizɪz
WEE-ziz
wˈiːzɪz
WEE-ziz
Definition
'Wheezes' are high-pitched whistling or rattling sounds made while breathing, often because of a problem in the airways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwizəz/, /ˈwizəz/, /ˈwizɪz
British English
wˈiːzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-ziz
UK
WEE-ziz
Listen in Context
The doctor heard wheezes when she listened to his chest.
People with asthma often have wheezes when breathing.
I could hear wheezes as my brother climbed the stairs.
Her wheezes got worse at night, making it hard for her to sleep.