wheezy

pronunciation

How to pronounce wheezy in British English: UK [ˈwi:zi]word uk audio image

How to pronounce wheezy in American English: US [ˈhwizi, ˈwi-] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    having a tone of a reed instrument
    relating to breathing with a whistling sound

Word Origin

wheezy (adj.)
1818, from wheeze + -y (2). Related: Wheezily; wheeziness.

Example

1. My breathing is harsh and wheezy .
2. Her voice was broken soft and sad as the wheezy whine of the church pump-organ .
3. " Not so well , " said slughorn at once . " Weak chest . Wheezy . Rheumatism too . Can 't move like I used to . Well , that 's to be expected . Old age . Fatigue . "

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