How to Pronounce "whaler"
word
ˈhweɪɫɝ/, /ˈweɪɫɝ
WAY-ler
wˈeɪlɐ
WAY-luh
Definition
A whaler is a person or ship that hunts whales, usually for their oil, meat, or other products.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhweɪɫɝ/, /ˈweɪɫɝ
British English
wˈeɪlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-ler
UK
WAY-luh
Listen in Context
The whaler sailed for months in search of whales.
A whaler is someone who hunts whales.
The old whaler told stories about his adventures at sea.
Have you ever read about whalers in classic novels like 'Moby-Dick'?