How to pronounce wheedle
Say it like WEE-dul. Wheedle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
- WEE
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheedle 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wheedle
American and British speakers say wheedle in essentially the same way: /ˈwidəl/ in the US and /ˈwiːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-dul.
What does wheedle mean?
- To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.“I’d like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it.”
- To obtain by flattery, guile, or trickery.
Where does wheedle come from?
The ⟨wh⟩ spelling (reflecting pronunciations with /ʍ/) is apparently unetymological.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- inveigle
- blandander
Words that rhyme with wheedle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheedle.
Questions about saying wheedle
How do you pronounce wheedle?
Say WEE-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwidəl/. In British English it is /ˈwiːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheedle?
Wheedle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say wheedle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwidəl/ and the British form is /ˈwiːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.