How to pronounce whirring
Say it like WUR-ring. Whirring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whirring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whirring
American and British speakers say whirring in essentially the same way: /ˈwɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɜːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUR-ring.
What does whirring mean?
- A whirr, the sounds of a whirr.
- Spinning rapidly.
- Producing a whirr; giving off a whirring noise.
- present participle and gerund of whirr How to pronounce whirr
Words that rhyme with whirring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whirring.
Questions about saying whirring
How do you pronounce whirring?
Say WUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whirring?
Whirring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say whirring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɜːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.