How Do You Spell WHALES?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪlz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Whales" may seem odd to non-native English speakers due to the silent "h". However, this letter serves a crucial role in the phonetic transcription of the word. The correct pronunciation of "Whales" is /weɪlz/, with the "h" indicating a shift in the vowel sound from its typical pronunciation as in "ales". This is why English spelling rules can be difficult to understand, but the IPA phonetic transcription system helps to clarify the pronunciation of words like "Whales".

WHALES Meaning and Definition

  1. Whales are large, marine mammals belonging to the order Cetacea, which includes dolphins and porpoises. They are characterized by their immense size, streamlined bodies, and their ability to live exclusively in the water. Whales are found in oceans all around the world, from pole to pole, and can be categorized into two main groups: baleen whales and toothed whales.

    Baleen whales, also known as Mysticeti, possess baleen plates hanging down from the upper jaw, allowing them to filter-feed on small aquatic organisms such as krill and plankton. This group includes the largest creatures on Earth, such as the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long. Toothed whales, known as Odontoceti, possess teeth that enable them to capture and devour their prey. This group includes dolphins, killer whales, and sperm whales.

    Whales are highly adapted to their aquatic environment, with streamlined bodies, flippers or flukes for propulsion, and blowholes on top of their heads to breathe. They have a highly developed sense of hearing, communication, and echolocation, which aids in navigation and locating prey. Whales are social animals and often travel in groups called pods.

    Throughout history, whales have been a source of fascination for humans, leading to their hunting for their meat, blubber, and other products. Today, however, whales are protected under international laws, with many countries banning their hunting. They play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, maintaining balance and regulating populations of other species. Observing whales in their natural habitat has become a popular activity for wildlife enthusiasts, contributing to their conservation and raising awareness about these magnificent creatures.

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Etymology of WHALES

The word whales comes from the Old English word hwæl, which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *hwalaz. This Old English word hwæl referred specifically to the large marine mammals we know as whales. The root of the word likely originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *kuel-, meaning to turn, to roll, which is also found in words related to rolling, such as wheel and whirl.

Conjugate verb Whales

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PRESENT

I whale
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PRESENT PERFECT

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