How to Pronounce "wheedle out of"
expression
WEE-dul owt uhv
WEE-dul owt ov
Definition
To get something (information, money, permission, etc.) from someone by using flattery, gentle persuasion, or charming words, often when the person does not want to give it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwiː.dəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
wˈiːdəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-dul owt uhv
UK
WEE-dul owt ov
Listen in Context
She tried to wheedle out of her brother what he got for her birthday.
The child tried to wheedle out of his mother some extra ice cream.
Mark managed to wheedle out of his friend a secret about the party.
I can't believe you wheedled out of Dad a new bike!