How to Pronounce Pinwheels

To pronounce "pinwheels", say PINWH-eels — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PINWH-eels

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinwheels”

"pinwheels" has 2 syllables: pinwh-eels.

What does pinwheels mean?

noun

  1. An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.
  2. A firework which forms a kind of spinning wheel.

verb

  1. To spin.

    “The damaged fighter jet pinwheeled out of control, the g forces pushing the pilot so hard he couldn't reach the ejection switch.”

Related words

wreathsribbonswreathesballoonssunflowerscandlespumpkinsstrawflower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinwheels"?▾

"Pinwheels" has 2 syllables: pinwh · eels.

What does "pinwheels" mean?▾

Pinwheels: An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

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