How to Pronounce Pennywhistle

To pronounce "pennywhistle", say PENNYWH-istl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

PENNYWH-istl-e

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"pennywhistle" has 3 syllables: pennywh-istl-e.

What does pennywhistle mean?

noun

  1. A six-holed flute-like instrument with a fipple. They have approximately a two octave range (sometimes a little higher). Stereotypically, they are made out of tin, but in reality they come in all sorts of varieties, including tin, brass, nickel, cane, polymer, etc.

Synonyms

tin whistle

Related words

whistlehornpipepipepanpipesphilomel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pennywhistle"?▾

"Pennywhistle" has 3 syllables: pennywh · istl · e.

What does "pennywhistle" mean?▾

Pennywhistle: A six-holed flute-like instrument with a fipple. They have approximately a two octave range (sometimes a little higher). Stereotypically, they are made out of tin, but in reality they come in all sorts of varieties, including tin, brass, nickel, cane, polymer, etc.

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