How to Pronounce Twirl

To pronounce "twirl", say TWIRL — one syllable, IPA /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “twirl”

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

What does twirl mean?

noun

  1. A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.
  2. Any rotating movement; a spin.

    “The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play.”

verb

  1. To perform a twirl.
  2. To rotate rapidly.

Synonyms

screw

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Words that rhyme with twirl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurlwhirlpearlgirlwhorlcurlburlswirlearlunfurlcowgirlshirl

Related words

twistbirlwhirlkinkswirltwiddletwistingspin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twirl"?▾

"Twirl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twirl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twirl" is /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/.

What does "twirl" mean?▾

Twirl: A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

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