How to Pronounce Whiles

To pronounce "whiles", say WHIL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /waɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/waɪlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whiles”

"whiles" has 2 syllables: whil-es. It rhymes with trials and files, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wiles, willes, wyles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whiles mean?

noun

  1. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

    “He lectured for quite a long while.”

verb

  1. To pass (time) idly.
  2. To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

adverb

  1. Sometimes; at times
  2. Meanwhile

Synonyms

spellhang aroundlingeridlelazelounge

Words that rhyme with whiles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

piecespellotherwhilesoftenwhilesumwhileoftwhilestherewhilstwhilom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whiles"?▾

"Whiles" has 2 syllables: whil · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "whiles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whiles" is /waɪlz/.

What does "whiles" mean?▾

Whiles: An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

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