How to Pronounce Whistler

To pronounce "whistler", say WHISTL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whistler”

"whistler" has 2 syllables: whistl-er. It rhymes with chisler and fisler, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: whisler, wisler, wissler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whistler mean?

noun

  1. Someone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument.
  2. Any of several passerine birds of the genus Pachycephala, of Australasia and the western Pacific.

Synonyms

hoary marmot

Words that rhyme with whistler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chislerfislercislercrislercryslergislerkislerkisslermisslerrisslerschislerschissler

Related words

thickheadgoldeneyebladepipingvancouverblackcomb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whistler"?▾

"Whistler" has 2 syllables: whistl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "whistler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whistler" is /ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/.

What does "whistler" mean?▾

Whistler: Someone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument.

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