How Do You Spell WHISTLES?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪsə͡lz] (IPA)

Whistles is spelled with a silent "w" at the beginning, followed by the "h" sound /h/. The "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/ and the following "s" sounds like /s/. The second "t" is pronounced as /t/, while the final "l" is silent. This word is commonly used to describe a sound made by blowing through a device used for signaling or communication. Use of this word is essential for people who work with these signaling devices or enjoy making outdoor sounds.

WHISTLES Meaning and Definition

1. Whistles, as a noun, refers to small, tubular devices that produce a high-pitched sound when air is forced through them. They are typically made of metal or plastic and consist of a mouthpiece and a hollow chamber, often equipped with a small ball or pea that vibrates to create the sound. Whistles are commonly used for signaling, communication, or making a loud noise to draw attention. They can be found in various contexts, such as sports events, security systems, or musical performances.

   As a verb, "whistles" refers to the action of producing a high-pitched sound by blowing air through a whistle. It can also denote the act of making a shrill sound resembling that of a whistle, often done to show appreciation or admiration. Additionally, "whistles" can be used to describe the involuntary sound made when air moves rapidly through a small opening, such as when wind passes through trees or when a person breathes heavily.

   In a figurative sense, the phrase "whistles" can be used to express the act of producing a musical sound using one's lips, similar to whistling a tune. It can also refer to the sound made by certain objects or mechanisms, like a tea kettle when it reaches boiling point. In some slang usages, "whistles" can imply admiration, as in "She walked by and all the guys couldn't help but whistle."

Top Common Misspellings for WHISTLES *

• wistles 33.3333333%
• whisles 33.3333333%
• whistels 19.2982456%
• whisltes 3.5087719%
• whishtles 3.5087719%
• whisels 3.5087719%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for WHISTLES

• wistle
• whitles
• whistes
• whisteled
• wistled
• whistpers
• whissles
• whistly
• waistes
• whistel
• wistler
• whislies
• whiskies
• WHISPSES
• Whistley
• whietlies
• whichles
• Wristetes

Etymology of WHISTLES

The word "whistles" originated from the Middle English word "whisle", which was derived from Old English "wistle". This Old English word is related to the Old High German word "hwistlōn" and Old Norse word "hvīsla". Ultimately, the root of "whistle" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*hwīs-", which refers to making a whistling sound.

Idioms with the word WHISTLES

• bells and whistles The idiom "bells and whistles" refers to additional or extra features or decorative elements that are added to something, typically to make it more impressive or attractive, but that may not necessarily be essential or functionally necessary. It can also imply the presence of unnecessary or extravagant embellishments.

Similar spelling words for WHISTLES

• waistline,
• whistler,
• whistle,
• whistlestop,
• whistling.

Conjugate verb Whistles

CONDITIONAL

I would whistle

we would whistle

you would whistle

he/she/it would whistle

they would whistle

FUTURE

I will whistle

we will whistle

you will whistle

he/she/it will whistle

they will whistle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whistled

we will have whistled

you will have whistled

he/she/it will have whistled

they will have whistled

PAST

I whistled

we whistled

you whistled

he/she/it whistled

they whistled

PAST PERFECT

I had whistled

we had whistled

you had whistled

he/she/it had whistled

they had whistled

PRESENT

I whistle

we whistle

you whistle

he/she/it whistles

they whistle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whistled

we have whistled

you have whistled

he/she/it has whistled

they have whistled

I am whistling

we are whistling

you are whistling

he/she/it is whistling

they are whistling

I was whistling

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you were whistling

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I will be whistling

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