How to Pronounce Swirl

To pronounce "swirl", say SWIRL — one syllable, IPA /swɜːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/swɜːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “swirl”

"swirl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with hurl and whirl, if that helps it stick.

What does swirl mean?

noun

  1. A whirling eddy.
  2. A twist or coil of something.

verb

  1. To twist or whirl, as an eddy.

    “I swirled my brush around in the paint.”

  2. To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.

Words that rhyme with swirl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurlwhirlpearlgirlwhorltwirlcurlburlearlunfurlcowgirlshirl

Related words

whirlpoolwhirlconvolutionvortextwiddlegurgepurleddy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swirl"?▾

"Swirl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "swirl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swirl" is /swɜːl/.

What does "swirl" mean?▾

Swirl: A whirling eddy.

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