How to pronounce wheal
Say it like WEEL. Wheal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wheal
American and British speakers say wheal in essentially the same way: /wil/ in the US and /wiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEL.
What does wheal mean?
- A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.
- Synonym of wale.
- A mine.
Where does wheal come from?
From Middle English whele (“boil”), from Old English *hwele (“boil”); related to Old English hwelian (“to fester, ulcerate”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wheal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheal.
Words that sound like wheal
- wheel
- we'll
Questions about saying wheal
How do you pronounce wheal?
Say WEEL. The American pronunciation is /wil/. In British English it is /wiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheal?
Wheal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say wheal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wil/ and the British form is /wiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wheal?
Wheal sounds the same as wheel, we'll in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.