How to Pronounce "whittled"
word
ˈhwɪtəɫd/, /ˈwɪtəɫd
WIT-uhld
wˈɪtəld
WIT-uhld
Definition
Carved or shaped something by cutting small slices off, usually with a knife. Also means gradually reducing the size, amount, or number of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪtəɫd/, /ˈwɪtəɫd
British English
wˈɪtəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIT-uhld
UK
WIT-uhld
Listen in Context
He whittled a small boat from a piece of wood.
She whittled the stick until it was sharp.
They whittled down the list of candidates.
The pile of wood was slowly whittled away as we made more toys.