How to Pronounce "wiseacre"
word
ˈwaɪzeɪkə(ɹ)
WY-zay-ker
wˈaɪsækɐ
WY-sak-uh
Definition
A wiseacre is someone who acts like they know everything and often makes clever or sarcastic remarks. The word is usually used in a negative or mocking way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪzeɪkə(ɹ)
British English
wˈaɪsækɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-zay-ker
UK
WY-sak-uh
Listen in Context
Don't be a wiseacre in class.
Everyone dislikes a wiseacre who interrupts.
He is such a wiseacre when it comes to science.
Here comes the wiseacre with another clever comment.