How to Pronounce Whipsawed

To pronounce "whipsawed", say WHIPS-aw-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

WHIPS-aw-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “whipsawed”

"whipsawed" has 3 syllables: whips-aw-ed. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

What does whipsawed mean?

verb

  1. To operate a whipsaw.
  2. To cause (a trader) to lose potential profit by buying shares just before the price falls, or by selling them just before the price rises.

Words that rhyme with whipsawed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whipsawed"?▾

"Whipsawed" has 3 syllables: whips · aw · ed.

What does "whipsawed" mean?▾

Whipsawed: To operate a whipsaw.

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