How to Pronounce Whirlwinds

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

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Letters

WHIRLW-inds

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"whirlwinds" has 2 syllables: whirlw-inds.

What does whirlwinds mean?

noun

  1. A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.
  2. A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

    “Once he got that new scooter he turned into a whirlwind and damaged all the flowers.”

Related words

oestornadoestornadostwisterswindstormwindstornadowhirls

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How many syllables are in "whirlwinds"?▾

"Whirlwinds" has 2 syllables: whirlw · inds.

What does "whirlwinds" mean?▾

Whirlwinds: A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

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