How to Pronounce Cartwheels

To pronounce "cartwheels", say CARTWH-eels — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

CARTWH-eels

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💡 Tip for remembering “cartwheels”

"cartwheels" has 2 syllables: cartwh-eels. It rhymes with ideals and reveals, if that helps it stick.

What does cartwheels 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.”

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Words that rhyme with cartwheels

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idealsrevealsheelsrealskeelsappealsfeelsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdeals

Related words

pinwheelingpinwheelssomersaultswobblessomersaultingpirouettingwheelieacrobatics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cartwheels"?▾

"Cartwheels" has 2 syllables: cartwh · eels.

What does "cartwheels" mean?▾

Cartwheels: The literal wheel of a cart.

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