How to pronounce whiffle
Say it like HWIF-ul. Whiffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWIF).
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- HWIF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whiffle
American and British speakers say whiffle in essentially the same way: /ˈhwɪfəl/ in the US and /ˈhwɪfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWIF-ul.
What does whiffle mean?
- A short blow or gust.
- A male haircut done with electric clippers.
- To blow a short gust.
- To waffle, talk aimlessly.
- To waste time.
Where does whiffle come from?
1662, in sense “flutter as blown by wind”, as whiff + -le (“(frequentative)”) and (onomatopoeia) sound of wind, particularly a leaf fluttering in unsteady wind; compare whiff.
Words that rhyme with whiffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whiffle.
Questions about saying whiffle
How do you pronounce whiffle?
Say HWIF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwɪfəl/. In British English it is /ˈhwɪfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiffle?
Whiffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWIF). Broken into parts: HWIF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say whiffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwɪfəl/ and the British form is /ˈhwɪfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.