How to pronounce whaler
Say it like WAY-ler. Whaler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whaler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whaler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-luh.
What does whaler mean?
- One who hunts whales; any person employed in the whaling industry.
- A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.
- One who whales (flogs or beats).
Where does whaler come from?
From whale + -er. In sense 1, displaced Old English hwælhunta (literally “whale hunter”).
Words that rhyme with whaler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whaler.
Questions about saying whaler
How do you pronounce whaler?
Say WAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whaler?
Whaler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ler.
Is whaler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈweɪlə/ (WAY-luh).