How to pronounce whorled
Say it like WORLD. Whorled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/woʊrld/WORLD
UK British/wɜːld/WURLD
- WORLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whorled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURLD.
What does whorled mean?
adjective
- Formed from whorls; having whorls.
Where does whorled come from?
From whorl + -ed.
Questions about saying whorled
How do you pronounce whorled?
Say WORLD. The American pronunciation is /woʊrld/. In British English it is /wɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorled?
Whorled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORLD.
Is whorled 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 /wɜːld/ (WURLD).