How to pronounce windmill
Say it like WIND-mil. Windmill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
- WIND
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windmill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of windmill
American and British speakers say windmill in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndˌmɪl/ in the US and /ˈwɪndmɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIND-mil.
What does windmill mean?
- A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
- The building or structure containing such machinery.
- A wind turbine, a device for converting wind power into electricity.
- To rotate with a sweeping motion.“She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.”
- To (become disengaged and) rotate freely.“The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.”
- To be rotated by the force of the fluid passing through (the propeller or turbine rotor).
Where does windmill come from?
(imaginary enemy): A reference to Don Quixote tilting at windmills.
Questions about saying windmill
How do you pronounce windmill?
Say WIND-mil. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndˌmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windmill?
Windmill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · mil.
Do Americans and Brits say windmill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndˌmɪl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndmɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.