How to pronounce whirling
Say it like WUR-ling. Whirling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whirling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whirling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-ling.
What does whirling mean?
- Revolving, rotating, turning rapidly.“a whirling carousel; whirling dancers”
- A swift or rapid turning or rotation; a circling movement.
- An organized attack where a group of people, usually teenagers, surround and attack women, with sudden physical assaults or harassment.
- present participle and gerund of whirl How to pronounce whirl
Words that rhyme with whirling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whirling.
Questions about saying whirling
How do you pronounce whirling?
Say WUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whirling?
Whirling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ling.
Is whirling 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 /ˈwɜːlɪŋ/ (WUR-ling).