How to pronounce whorl
Say it like WURL. Whorl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorl 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.
American vs British pronunciation of whorl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURL.
Other ways to say whorl
Whorl also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WORL /wɔrl/
- HWORL /hwɔrl/
What does whorl mean?
- Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
- A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
- A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
- To form a pattern of concentric circles.
Where does whorl come from?
From alteration of whirl (verb).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with whorl
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Words that sound like whorl
Questions about saying whorl
How do you pronounce whorl?
Say WURL. The American pronunciation is /wɝl/. In British English it is /wɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorl?
Whorl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURL.
Is whorl 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 /wɜːl/ (WURL).
What words sound the same as whorl?
Whorl sounds the same as whirl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.