How to pronounce whirry
Say it like WUR-ee. Whirry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝi/WUR-ee
UK British/ˈwɜːri/WUR-ree
- WUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whirry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of whirry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-ree.
What does whirry mean?
adjective
- Making a whirr sound or motion.
Where does whirry come from?
From whirr + -y.
Questions about saying whirry
How do you pronounce whirry?
Say WUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝi/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whirry?
Whirry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ee.
Is whirry 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 /ˈwɜːri/ (WUR-ree).