How to pronounce whemmel
Say it like HWEM-ul. Whemmel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWEM).
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- HWEM
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whemmel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whemmel
American and British speakers say whemmel in essentially the same way: /ˈhwɛməl/ in the US and /ˈhwɛməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWEM-ul.
What does whemmel mean?
- An overthrow, an overturn.
Where does whemmel come from?
A frequentative form of whelm equivalent to whelm + -le, or formed from that word by metathesis.
Questions about saying whemmel
How do you pronounce whemmel?
Say HWEM-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwɛməl/. In British English it is /ˈhwɛməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whemmel?
Whemmel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWEM). Broken into parts: HWEM · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say whemmel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwɛməl/ and the British form is /ˈhwɛməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.