How to Pronounce "witness"
word
WI-tnuhs
WI-tnuhs
Definition
A witness is a person who sees an event happen, especially a crime or accident, and can describe it. It can also mean someone who gives evidence in court.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɪtnəs/
British English
/wˈɪtnəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WI-tnuhs
UK
WI-tnuhs
Listen in Context
The police talked to a witness after the accident.
She was the only witness to the robbery.
A witness spoke in court this morning.
Did anyone witness what happened outside the store?