How to Pronounce Cartwheel

To pronounce "cartwheel", say CARTWH-eel — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cartwheel”

"cartwheel" has 2 syllables: cartwh-eel. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

What does cartwheel mean?

noun

  1. The literal wheel of a cart.
  2. A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.

verb

  1. To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.
  2. To flip end over end: normally said of a crashing vehicle or aircraft.

    “The race car hit a bump and cartwheeled over the finish line.”

Words that rhyme with cartwheel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

coachwheelwheelclogwheelcogwheelinwheelcartwhipcog-wheel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cartwheel"?▾

"Cartwheel" has 2 syllables: cartwh · eel.

What is the IPA transcription of "cartwheel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cartwheel" is /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/.

What does "cartwheel" mean?▾

Cartwheel: The literal wheel of a cart.

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