How to pronounce treadwheel
Say it like TRED-weel. Treadwheel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED).
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- TRED
- weel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treadwheel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- weelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of treadwheel
American and British speakers say treadwheel in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛˌdwil/ in the US and /ˈtrɛˌdwiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRED-weel.
What does treadwheel mean?
- A large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.
Where does treadwheel come from?
From tread + wheel.
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Questions about saying treadwheel
How do you pronounce treadwheel?
Say TRED-weel. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛˌdwil/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛˌdwiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treadwheel?
Treadwheel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED). Broken into parts: TRED · weel.
Do Americans and Brits say treadwheel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛˌdwil/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛˌdwiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.