How to pronounce wheelie
Say it like HWEE-lee. Wheelie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWEE).
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- HWEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheelie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wheelie
American and British speakers say wheelie in essentially the same way: /ˈhwili/ in the US and /ˈhwiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWEE-lee.
What does wheelie mean?
- An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.“Jim fell off his bike when he was trying to do a wheelie.”
- A wheelchair user.
- To ride, or perform the stunt of riding, a vehicle on its rear wheel or wheels.
- Alternative spelling of wheely (“having wheels; mounted on wheels”).“wheelie bag wheelie bin”
Where does wheelie come from?
From wheel + -ie.
Words that rhyme with wheelie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheelie.
Questions about saying wheelie
How do you pronounce wheelie?
Say HWEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwili/. In British English it is /ˈhwiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheelie?
Wheelie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWEE). Broken into parts: HWEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wheelie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwili/ and the British form is /ˈhwiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.