“Wailer” or “Waler” or “Whaler”—Which to use?

“Wailer” or “Waler” or “Whaler”

Overview

wailer / waler / whaler are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

wailer: (noun) a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries.

waler: NA

whaler: (noun) a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales. (noun) a ship engaged in whale fishing.

Pronunciation

wailer: NA

waler: NA

whaler: w·EY·l·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “wailer”

Examples of “waler”

Examples of “whaler”

For four seasons Henshall was whaler spy Caleb Brewster, lead player…
The first British whaler to enter the Pacific was…
…island is named after Dutch whaler and map publisher Outger Rep…
, a French whaler launched at Philadelphia that after…
…of ambergris 'by any English whaler'".
…is the great-granddaughter of Danish whaler, trapper, and trader, Christian Klengenberg.
…to become an explorer, a whaler, interpreter and agent to the…
…made six voyages as a whaler and was lost on the…

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