How to Pronounce Whaler

To pronounce "whaler", say WHAL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈweɪlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whaler”

"whaler" has 2 syllables: whal-er. It rhymes with tailor and scalar, if that helps it stick.

What does whaler mean?

noun

  1. One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
  2. A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.

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Words that rhyme with whaler

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tailorscalartaylortalarretailertrailerteetotalerjailorjailertalershalermalar

Related words

whalingwhalesharkswhalesmanwhalewatcherharpooneerhorsewhipperwolf-hunter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whaler"?▾

"Whaler" has 2 syllables: whal · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "whaler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whaler" is /ˈweɪlə/.

What does "whaler" mean?▾

Whaler: One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.

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