How to Pronounce "feeler"
word
ˈfiɫɝ
FEE-ler
fˈiːlɐ
FEE-luh
Definition
A 'feeler' is a long, sensitive part on the head of some animals (like insects or snails) used to touch or sense things. It can also mean a careful or indirect attempt to find out someone's opinion or attitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiɫɝ
British English
fˈiːlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEE-ler
UK
FEE-luh
Listen in Context
The snail moves using its feelers to sense the ground.
Some insects have very long feelers on their heads.
She put out a feeler to see if her friend wanted to help.
After the meeting, Tom put out some feelers to see if the team liked his idea.