How to Pronounce "big wheel"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
BIG-weel or BIG-hweel
bˈɪɡ/ /wˈiːl
big-WEEL
Definition
'Big wheel' can mean an important or powerful person in an organization, or a large amusement park ride shaped like a wheel that turns slowly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-weel or BIG-hweel
UK
big-WEEL
Listen in Context
The big wheel at the amusement park is very popular.
He became a big wheel in the company after the promotion.
Children love to ride the big wheel.
Everyone listens when the big wheel speaks at meetings.