How to Pronounce "third wheel"
expression
ˈθɝd/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
THURD-hweel or THURD-weel
θˈɜːd/ /wˈiːl
thuhrd-WEEL
Definition
A "third wheel" is a person who feels unnecessary or unwelcome when spending time with a couple, usually because they are not part of the couple.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɝd/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
θˈɜːd/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THURD-hweel or THURD-weel
UK
thuhrd-WEEL
Listen in Context
I felt like a third wheel when my friends went on their date.
Nobody wants to be a third wheel at dinner.
She invited me, but I don't want to be a third wheel.
It's awkward being the third wheel when they only have eyes for each other.