How to Pronounce Whiffle

To pronounce "whiffle", say WHIFFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈ(h)wɪfl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈ(h)wɪfl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whiffle”

"whiffle" has 2 syllables: whiffl-e. It rhymes with shuffle and ruffle, if that helps it stick.

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

What does whiffle mean?

noun

  1. A short blow or gust.
  2. Something small or insignificant; a trifle.

verb

  1. To blow a short gust.
  2. To waffle, talk aimlessly.

Words that rhyme with whiffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shufflerufflescufflesnufflemufflepifflekerfuffleskiffletruffleduffelreshuffleduffle

Related words

whiffwhiffetwhiffingwhiff-whaffwhuffwhiff-waffquiffwiff-waff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whiffle"?▾

"Whiffle" has 2 syllables: whiffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "whiffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whiffle" is /ˈ(h)wɪfl̩/.

What does "whiffle" mean?▾

Whiffle: A short blow or gust.

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