How to pronounce Whistle in English

Whistle is pronounced WIS-əl (IPA /ˈwɪsəl/). Silent 't' — it sounds like 'wis-ul' with two soft beats.

IPA: /ˈwɪsəl/

Syllables: WIS · əl

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the 't' saying 'wis-tul' with a /t/.

Tip: Silent 't' — it sounds like 'wis-ul' with two soft beats.

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