How to Pronounce "wheedle"
word
ˈwiː.dəl
WEE-dl
wˈiːdəl
WEE-dl
Definition
To try to persuade or get something from someone by using flattery or gentle, nice talk, often in a way that is a little manipulative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwiː.dəl
British English
wˈiːdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-dl
UK
WEE-dl
Listen in Context
He tried to wheedle money from his parents.
She wheedled her way into the club.
The child tried to wheedle more dessert after dinner.
Don't let him wheedle you into doing his homework.