How to Pronounce Wheedle

To pronounce "wheedle", say WHEEDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwiː.dəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwiː.dəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wheedle”

"wheedle" has 2 syllables: wheedl-e. It rhymes with needle and tweedle, if that helps it stick.

What does wheedle mean?

noun

  1. A coaxing person.

verb

  1. To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.

    “I'd like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it.”

  2. To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.

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Words that rhyme with wheedle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

needletweedletreadleediledaedalpredalcreedaldreidelsedilebeadle

Related words

cajoleinveiglesweet-talkblarneycoaxpalaverplyfleech

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheedle"?▾

"Wheedle" has 2 syllables: wheedl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wheedle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wheedle" is /ˈwiː.dəl/.

What does "wheedle" mean?▾

Wheedle: A coaxing person.

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