How to Pronounce "streetwise"
word
ˈstɹitˌwaɪz
STREET-wyze
stɹˈiːtwaɪz
street-WYZE
Definition
Being able to handle difficult or dangerous situations in city or urban life because you have practical experience and good judgment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹitˌwaɪz
British English
stɹˈiːtwaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STREET-wyze
UK
street-WYZE
Listen in Context
She is very streetwise, so she never gets lost in the city.
A streetwise person knows when to avoid trouble.
You need to be streetwise to live in a big city.
He may not have a fancy degree, but he's streetwise and can read people easily.