How to pronounce wheeler
Say it like WEE-ler. Wheeler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheeler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wheeler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-luh.
What does wheeler mean?
- Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
- someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
- the man at the outermost end of the rank in wheeling
Where does wheeler come from?
From Middle English whelere, equivalent to wheel + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).
Words that rhyme with wheeler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheeler.
Questions about saying wheeler
How do you pronounce wheeler?
Say WEE-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈwilɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheeler?
Wheeler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ler.
Is wheeler 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 /ˈwiːlə/ (WEE-luh).