How Do You Spell WIZZED?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪzd] (IPA)

The word "wizzed" is spelled with two z's, despite the fact that it may seem more intuitive to spell it with only one. The reason for this spelling can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The /z/ sound is actually spelled with a single 'z' in the English language, but when it is doubled as in "wizzed," it signifies that the preceding vowel sound is pronounced with a short, clipped quality. Thus, the spelling of "wizzed" reflects the unique phonetic qualities of the word's pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for WIZZED

• 2izzed
• wuzzed
• wjzzed
• wkzzed
• wozzed
• w9zzed
• w8zzed
• wixzed
• wiazed
• wizxed
• wizzwd
• wizzsd
• wizzdd
• wizz4d
• wizz3d
• wizzef
• wqizzed
• awizzed
• waizzed
• ewizzed

Etymology of WIZZED

The word "wizzed" is derived from the verb "whiz", which originated in the late 16th century. "Whiz" originally meant to make a humming or buzzing sound, imitating the sound of something moving rapidly through the air. Over time, this sense of speed and motion led to the development of "whiz" as a verb meaning to move quickly or swiftly. "Wizzed" is essentially a variation or alternative spelling of "whizzed", likely arising from regional dialects or individual usage preferences.