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How to pronounce whistle
/ˈwɪsəl/ British English
WIS·əl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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WIS·tle
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WIS·əl
My tip
The t is silent: WIS-əl. Same in castle and listen.
In a sentence
The lifeguard blew her whistle at us.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: WIS-əl.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce whistle?
In British English, whistle is pronounced /ˈwɪsəl/. Say it like this: WIS-əl. The t is silent: WIS-əl. Same in castle and listen.
How many syllables are in whistle?
When you say it, whistle has 2 syllables: WIS-əl. The strong beat is the first one, WIS.
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