How to Pronounce Wheal

To pronounce "wheal", say WHEAL — one syllable, IPA /wiːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wiːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wheal”

"wheal" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scheol and laryngeal, if that helps it stick.

What does wheal mean?

verb

  1. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
  2. To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

verb

  1. To choose, select.

noun

  1. A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.

Synonyms

walewealwelt

Words that rhyme with wheal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scheollaryngealserialswealpinealtheolendothelialsheal

Related words

weltwalewealurticarialintradermalwhelkweelwrimple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheal"?▾

"Wheal" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wheal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wheal" is /wiːl/.

What does "wheal" mean?▾

Wheal: To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.

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