How to pronounce whirlpools
Say it like WURL-poolz. Whirlpools has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL).
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- WURL
- poolz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whirlpools pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- poolzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of whirlpools
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURL-poolz.
What does whirlpools mean?
- plural of whirlpool How to pronounce whirlpool
- third-person singular simple present indicative of whirlpool How to pronounce whirlpool
Questions about saying whirlpools
How do you pronounce whirlpools?
Say WURL-poolz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝlˌpulz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːlˌpuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whirlpools?
Whirlpools has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL). Broken into parts: WURL · poolz.
Is whirlpools 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 /ˈwɜːlˌpuːlz/ (WURL-poolz).