How to pronounce whir
Say it like WUR. Whir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of whir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR.
What does whir mean?
- Alternative spelling of whirr.
- Alternative spelling of whirr.
Words that rhyme with whir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whir.
Words that sound like whir
- we're
Questions about saying whir
How do you pronounce whir?
Say WUR. The American pronunciation is /wɝ/. In British English it is /wɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whir?
Whir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WUR.
Is whir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /wɜː/ (WUR).
What words sound the same as whir?
Whir sounds the same as we're in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.