How to pronounce wheeling
Say it like WEE-ling. Wheeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheeling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wheeling
American and British speakers say wheeling in essentially the same way: /ˈwilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-ling.
What does wheeling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wheel How to pronounce wheel
- The motion of something that wheels.“the wheelings of birds in the sky”
- The act of moving or conveying on wheels.
Words that rhyme with wheeling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheeling.
Questions about saying wheeling
How do you pronounce wheeling?
Say WEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheeling?
Wheeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say wheeling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.