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How to pronounce wrist
/rɪst/ British English
RIST
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
wə·RIST
✓ Say
RIST
My tip
The w is silent: RIST.
In a sentence
My wrist hurts.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: RIST.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce wrist?
In British English, wrist is pronounced /rɪst/. Say it like this: RIST. The w is silent: RIST.
How many syllables are in wrist?
When you say it, wrist has 1 syllable: RIST.
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