How to Pronounce "wheelchairs"
word
ˈhwiɫˌtʃɛɹz/, /ˈwiɫˌtʃɛɹz
WEEL-chairz
wˈiːltʃeəz
WEEL-chayuhz
Definition
Chairs with wheels that are used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty moving. Wheelchairs help them move around more easily, both indoors and outdoors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwiɫˌtʃɛɹz/, /ˈwiɫˌtʃɛɹz
British English
wˈiːltʃeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEEL-chairz
UK
WEEL-chayuhz
Listen in Context
Some people use wheelchairs to move around.
Hospitals have wheelchairs for patients.
There are ramps for wheelchairs at the entrance.
All our buses are now accessible for wheelchairs.