For curious minds ages 3–12

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Whale

/weɪl/

1 syllable

Whale

noun

Meaning: The biggest animal in the sea.

Full meaning: A very large sea mammal that breathes air.

Phonics sounds: wh-a-le — blend them together!

Example: “The whale blew water out of its blowhole.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 60 (smaller = more common)