How to Pronounce "whittling"
word
ˈhwɪtɫɪŋ/, /ˈwɪtɫɪŋ
WHIT-ling
wˈɪtlɪŋ
WIT-ling
Definition
Whittling is the act of carving or shaping wood with a small knife, usually gradually shaving small pieces off. It's often done as a hobby or craft.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪtɫɪŋ/, /ˈwɪtɫɪŋ
British English
wˈɪtlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHIT-ling
UK
WIT-ling
Listen in Context
He spent the afternoon whittling a small wooden horse.
Grandpa taught me whittling when I was a child.
She enjoys whittling sticks into toys.
I started whittling to relax after work—now I have a whole collection of carvings.