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Wisdom Pronunciation
Wisdom is pronounced WIZ-duhm, IPA /ˈwɪzdəm/.
WIZ-duhm
US /ˈwɪzdəm/ · UK /ˈwɪsdəm/
Syllables: WIZ · duhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Good judgement built out of knowledge and experience.
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Wisdom in a Sentence
- She had the wisdom to wait a week before replying.
- Nobody questions his wisdom on this.
- The received wisdom is that prices will fall.
Common Mispronunciations of Wisdom
Not WIZ-dohm
The dom ending is a dull duhm, nothing like dome.
Not WYZ-duhm
Wise carries a long y, but wisdom shortens it to the i of wish.
Tip: Several British dictionaries hiss that s, WIS-duhm, while American English buzzes it.
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