How to pronounce wield
Say it like WEELD. Wield is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wield
American and British speakers say wield in essentially the same way: /wild/ in the US and /wiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEELD.
What does wield mean?
- To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
- To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.
- Rule, command; power, control, wielding.
Where does wield come from?
The reason for the merger was that in Middle English the -d in the stem made it hard to distinguish between strong and weak forms in the past tense.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wield
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Words that sound like wield
Questions about saying wield
How do you pronounce wield?
Say WEELD. The American pronunciation is /wild/. In British English it is /wiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wield?
Wield is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEELD.
Do Americans and Brits say wield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wild/ and the British form is /wiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wield?
Wield sounds the same as wheeled in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.