How to Pronounce Whirlpool

To pronounce "whirlpool", say WHIRLP-ool — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːlpuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwɜːlpuːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whirlpool”

"whirlpool" has 2 syllables: whirlp-ool. It rhymes with cool and vestibule, if that helps it stick.

What does whirlpool mean?

noun

  1. A swirling body of water.

    “A whirlpool is an instance of a vortex produced by ocean tides, or by a hole underneath where the water would drain out, such as in a bathtub.”

  2. A hot tub, jacuzzi.

verb

  1. To spin or swirl like the water in a whirlpool.

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Words that rhyme with whirlpool

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolvestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldualschool

Related words

maelstromswirlvortexwhirlgurgepurleddywash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whirlpool"?▾

"Whirlpool" has 2 syllables: whirlp · ool.

What is the IPA transcription of "whirlpool"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whirlpool" is /ˈwɜːlpuːl/.

What does "whirlpool" mean?▾

Whirlpool: A swirling body of water.

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