How to Pronounce Weevil

To pronounce "weevil", say WEEV-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwiːv(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈwiːv(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weevil”

"weevil" has 2 syllables: weev-il. It rhymes with evil and upheaval, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: weavil — easy to mix up when writing.

What does weevil mean?

noun

Any of several small herbivorous beetles in the superfamily Curculionoidea, many having a distinctive snout.
Any of several small herbivorous beetles in the family Curculionidae belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea.

Synonyms

snout beetle

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Words that rhyme with weevil

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evil upheaval primeval medieval retrieval shrieval cheval beville edival keevil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weevil"?▾

"Weevil" has 2 syllables: weev · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "weevil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weevil" is /ˈwiːv(ə)l/.

What does "weevil" mean?▾

Weevil: Any of several small herbivorous beetles in the superfamily Curculionoidea, many having a distinctive snout.

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