How to Pronounce "whale"
word
/ˈhweɪɫ/
wayl
/wˈeɪl/
wayl
Definition
A whale is a very large sea mammal that lives in the ocean and breathes air. Some whales eat tiny sea animals, while others eat larger prey.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhweɪɫ/
British English
/wˈeɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wayl
UK
wayl
Listen in Context
We saw a whale at the aquarium.
A blue whale is very large.
The whale came up for air.
We booked a boat tour and got lucky—we actually saw a whale.