How to Pronounce Whey

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

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/weɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whey”

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

Sounds exactly like: way, weigh, waye, hwe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whey mean?

noun

  1. The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

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Words that rhyme with whey

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whey"?▾

"Whey" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whey" is /weɪ/.

What does "whey" mean?▾

Whey: The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

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