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whistle

The word “whistle” has 2 syllables: whis-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪsəl/

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In the thesaurus, “whistle” has 32 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whistle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whistle

Antonyms for whistle

Meanings of whistle

  • noun
    1. A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
    2. An act of whistling.
    3. A shrill, high-pitched sound made by whistling.
    4. Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
    5. A suit (from whistle and flute).
    6. The mouth and throat; so called as being the organs of whistling.
  • verb
    1. To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
    2. To make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.
    3. To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.
    4. To send, signal, or call by a whistle.

Example Sentences

  • The referee blew the whistle to start the game.
  • She heard the loud whistle of the train in the distance.
  • He likes to whistle while working in the garden.
  • A sharp whistle echoed through the empty hallway.
  • The coach used a whistle to get the players’ attention.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whistle, such as: blare, blast, bubble, buzz, calm, drone, effervesce.

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