How to Pronounce Wheel

To pronounce "wheel", say WHEEL — one syllable, IPA /ʍiːl/. 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

/ʍiːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wheel”

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

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

What does wheel mean?

noun

  1. A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
  2. The breaking wheel, an old instrument of torture.

verb

  1. To roll along on wheels.

    “Wheel that trolley over here, would you?”

  2. To transport something or someone using any wheeled mechanism, such as a wheelchair.

Synonyms

breaking wheelrim

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Words that rhyme with wheel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

pedalbicyclecyclerackbikerolltyre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheel"?▾

"Wheel" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wheel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wheel" is /ʍiːl/.

What does "wheel" mean?▾

Wheel: A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

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