How to pronounce weevils
Say it like WEE-vulz. Weevils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weevils pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weevils
American and British speakers say weevils in essentially the same way: /ˈwivəlz/ in the US and /ˈwiːvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-vulz.
What does weevils mean?
- plural of weevil How to pronounce weevil
Questions about saying weevils
How do you pronounce weevils?
Say WEE-vulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwivəlz/. In British English it is /ˈwiːvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weevils?
Weevils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · vulz.
Do Americans and Brits say weevils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwivəlz/ and the British form is /ˈwiːvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.