How Do You Spell WHEEZE?

Pronunciation: [wˈiːz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "wheeze" is a bit tricky due to its unique sound. It is pronounced /hwiːz/, with the initial "wh" producing a breathy or aspirated sound. The letter "z" represents the ending consonant sound, which is a voiced fricative. The vowel sound in "wheeze" is the long "ee" sound, represented by the letter combination "ee". This word is used to describe a high-pitched sound made when breathing, particularly in those with respiratory issues such as asthma.

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WHEEZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Wheeze, as a noun, refers to a high-pitched whistling or rattling sound produced during the process of breathing. It is typically characterized by a musical or sibilant quality and is often associated with respiratory issues, such as asthma, bronchitis, or other conditions that cause narrowing or blockage of the airways. The sound is produced due to the narrowing of the bronchial tubes or the presence of excess mucus in the air passages, leading to difficulty in the movement of air.

    As a verb, wheeze describes the act of producing or emitting such a sound while breathing. It signifies the audible struggle or effort made during exhalation due to reduced lung capacity or obstructed airways. It may be accompanied by various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, coughing, or wheezing with exertion.

    Furthermore, wheeze can also metaphorically refer to a cunning or sly plan or idea that is often accompanied by secrecy or trickery. In this context, it signifies a clever or devious scheme devised with the intention of achieving personal gain or advantage.

    Overall, wheeze, both as a noun and a verb, primarily revolves around the concept of an audible respiratory sound or the act of producing it. However, it can also extend to symbolic or metaphorical meanings related to deviousness or cunningness in a broader sense.

  2. To breathe with difficulty and with an audible sound.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WHEEZE

The word "wheeze" is derived from the Middle English word "whesen", which originally meant "to breathe hard or hoarsely". This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old English word "hwēsan" or "hweosan", meaning "to make a sound while breathing" or "to pant". The ultimate origin of "wheeze" can be linked to the Proto-Germanic word "hwēsaną", which also had the sense of "to pant" or "to blow".

Idioms with the word WHEEZE

  • wheeze sth out To "wheeze something out" is an idiom used to describe the act of expelling or producing something with difficulty, typically with audible sounds such as wheezing or gasping. It suggests a strained or labored effort in achieving the desired outcome.

Similar spelling words for WHEEZE

Plural form of WHEEZE is WHEEZES

Conjugate verb Wheeze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have wheezed
you would have wheezed
he/she/it would have wheezed
we would have wheezed
they would have wheezed
I would have wheeze
you would have wheeze
he/she/it would have wheeze
we would have wheeze
they would have wheeze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been wheezing
you would have been wheezing
he/she/it would have been wheezing
we would have been wheezing
they would have been wheezing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would wheeze
you would wheeze
he/she/it would wheeze
we would wheeze
they would wheeze

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be wheezing
you would be wheezing
he/she/it would be wheezing
we would be wheezing
they would be wheezing

FUTURE

I will wheeze
you will wheeze
he/she/it will wheeze
we will wheeze
they will wheeze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be wheezing
you will be wheezing
he/she/it will be wheezing
we will be wheezing
they will be wheezing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wheezed
you will have wheezed
he/she/it will have wheezed
we will have wheezed
they will have wheezed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been wheezing
you will have been wheezing
he/she/it will have been wheezing
we will have been wheezing
they will have been wheezing

IMPERATIVE

you wheeze
we let´s wheeze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to wheeze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was wheezing
you were wheezing
he/she/it was wheezing
we were wheezing
they were wheezing

PAST PARTICIPLE

wheezed

PAST PERFECT

I had wheezed
you had wheezed
he/she/it had wheezed
we had wheezed
they had wheezed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been wheezing
you had been wheezing
he/she/it had been wheezing
we had been wheezing
they had been wheezing

PRESENT

I wheeze
you wheeze
he/she/it wheezes
we wheeze
they wheeze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am wheezing
you are wheezing
he/she/it is wheezing
we are wheezing
they are wheezing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

wheezing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wheezed
you have wheezed
he/she/it has wheezed
we have wheezed
they have wheezed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been wheezing
you have been wheezing
he/she/it has been wheezing
we have been wheezing
they have been wheezing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it wheeze

SIMPLE PAST

I wheezed
you wheezed
he/she/it wheezed
we wheezed
they wheezed

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