How to Pronounce "weevil"
word
ˈwivəɫ
WEE-vuhl
wˈiːvəl
WEE-vuhl
Definition
A weevil is a small beetle with a long snout, known for damaging crops and stored grains by eating them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwivəɫ
British English
wˈiːvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-vuhl
UK
WEE-vuhl
Listen in Context
There is a weevil in the rice bag.
A weevil is a type of beetle.
Farmers are worried about weevils eating their crops.
I had to throw away the flour because it was full of weevils.