Learn the American English pronunciation of "wrist" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "wrist"
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Simple pronunciation
rihst
IPA transcription
/ɹɪst̚/
Word frequency
5,707th
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What does "wrist" mean?
the part of your body where your hand connects to your arm
Examples of "wrist" in a sentence
I hurt my wrist playing basketball.
The watch goes on my left wrist.
I wear a brace on my wrist.
How common is "wrist"?
Wrist is the 5,707th most common word in English.
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