How to Pronounce Whittle

To pronounce "whittle", say WHITTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whittle”

"whittle" has 2 syllables: whittl-e. It rhymes with belittle and little, if that helps it stick.

What does whittle mean?

noun

  1. A knife; especially, a pocket knife, sheath knife, or clasp knife.

verb

  1. To cut or shape wood with a knife.
  2. To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt).

Words that rhyme with whittle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belittlelittleacquittalnoncommittalcommittalhospitaltittlesmittlevittleskittletransmittal

Related words

parefixthwittleclasp-knifepenknifepocketknife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whittle"?▾

"Whittle" has 2 syllables: whittl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "whittle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whittle" is /ˈwɪtəl/.

What does "whittle" mean?▾

Whittle: A knife; especially, a pocket knife, sheath knife, or clasp knife.

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