Pronunciation: [wˈiːzɪŋlɪ] (IPA) 
"Wheezingly" is spelled with two "e"s, two "z"s, and a "y" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "wheezingly" is /ˈwizɪŋli/. The "ee" vowels are pronounced as a long "e" sound, while the "z" sounds like a "zz" buzzing. The "y" sound is similar to the "i" in "bit". The word means to breath with a whistling or rattling sound, usually caused by a narrow or obstructed airway.
"Wheezingly" is an adverb that pertains to and describes the act of producing a whistling or hoarse sound while breathing. It originates from the noun "wheeze" and the suffix "-ingly," which is commonly added to verbs and adjectives to form adverbs. "Wheezingly" indicates the manner in which a person or an animal emits a wheezing noise, often as a result of a respiratory problem or narrowing of the airways.
The term "wheezingly" is associated with a distinct and audible sound typically characterized by a high-pitched whistle or a low, raspy noise. It suggests a difficulty in breathing or an obstruction in the air passages that hinders the smooth flow of air. This condition is often observed in individuals suffering from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, or respiratory infections like bronchitis.
The adverb "wheezingly" includes a sense of continuousness and regularity, highlighting the repeated nature of the wheezing sound during exhalation or inhalation. It can also imply a certain degree of intensity or severity in the sound produced. "Wheezingly" serves the purpose of describing the audible manifestation of an underlying medical condition or a temporary respiratory issue that affects the ease and quality of breathing.
The word "wheezingly" is derived from the base word "wheezy" in combination with the suffix "-ingly".
The term "wheezy" is formed from the noun "wheeze", which originated in the early 18th century. "Wheeze" refers to a high-pitched, whistling sound produced while breathing, often associated with respiratory issues such as asthma or bronchitis. The noun "wheeze" was likely inspired by the onomatopoeic representation of the sound itself.
The addition of the "-ly" suffix to "wheezy" results in "wheezily", which functions as an adverb. "Wheezily" describes an action or behavior that is done in a wheezy manner, such as speaking or breathing with difficulty, accompanied by the characteristic sound of wheezing.
