How to pronounce whorls
Say it like WURLZ. Whorls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WURLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of whorls
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURLZ.
Other ways to say whorls
Whorls also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WORLZ /wɔrlz/
- HWORLZ /hwɔrlz/
What does whorls mean?
- plural of whorl How to pronounce whorl
Questions about saying whorls
How do you pronounce whorls?
Say WURLZ. The American pronunciation is /wɝlz/. In British English it is /wɜːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorls?
Whorls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURLZ.
Is whorls 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 /wɜːlz/ (WURLZ).