How to Pronounce Weevils

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WEEV-ils

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💡 Tip for remembering “weevils”

"weevils" has 2 syllables: weev-ils. It rhymes with upheavals and evils, if that helps it stick.

What does weevils mean?

noun

  1. Any of several small herbivorous beetles in the superfamily Curculionoidea, many having a distinctive snout.
  2. 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 weevils

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upheavalsevils

Related words

animalsbollgranaryoverwinteredpetsbeetlesaphidnematodes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weevils"?▾

"Weevils" has 2 syllables: weev · ils.

What does "weevils" mean?▾

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

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