How to Pronounce Whirling

To pronounce "whirling", say WHIRL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwɜːlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whirling”

"whirling" has 2 syllables: whirl-ing. It rhymes with swirling and purling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: werling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whirling mean?

verb

  1. To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

    “The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience.”

  2. To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.

    “My head is whirling after all that drink.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to whirl.

adjective

  1. That whirls or whirl.

    “a whirling carousel;  whirling dancers”

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Words that rhyme with whirling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swirlingpurlingsterlinghurlingtwirlingyearlingsperlingspurlingunfurlingpearlingmerlingberling

Related words

swirlingspinninggyrationmovingdervishesrevolvingrotatinggyrating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whirling"?▾

"Whirling" has 2 syllables: whirl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "whirling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whirling" is /ˈwɜːlɪŋ/.

What does "whirling" mean?▾

Whirling: To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

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