How to Pronounce "wiseguy"
word
ˈwaɪzˌɡaɪ
WYZE-gye
wˈaɪsɡaɪ
WYZ-gye
Definition
A 'wiseguy' is someone who acts clever in an annoying or sarcastic way, or in American slang, a member of the Mafia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪzˌɡaɪ
British English
wˈaɪsɡaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYZE-gye
UK
WYZ-gye
Listen in Context
Don't be a wiseguy in class, please.
He acted like a wiseguy and made everyone laugh.
She doesn't like wiseguys who joke too much.
Okay, wiseguy, how about you try it yourself?