How to Pronounce "whittle"
word
ˈhwɪtəɫ/, /ˈwɪtəɫ
HWIT-uhl or WIT-uhl
wˈɪtəl
WIT-uhl
Definition
To cut thin slices or small pieces from wood using a knife, or to gradually reduce the amount or size of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪtəɫ/, /ˈwɪtəɫ
British English
wˈɪtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWIT-uhl or WIT-uhl
UK
WIT-uhl
Listen in Context
He likes to whittle little animals out of wood.
You need a sharp knife to whittle.
He whittled a stick until it was sharp.
We need to whittle down the list of candidates.