How to Pronounce Whirring

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

WHIRR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “whirring”

"whirring" has 2 syllables: whirr-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.

What does whirring mean?

verb

  1. To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
  2. To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.

noun

  1. A whirr, the sounds of a whirr.

Synonyms

buzzdronehumpurrwhinewhistlewhizz

Words that rhyme with whirring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stirringspurringrecurringoccurringconferringconcurringreferringtransferringslurringdemurringdeterringfurring

Related words

noisywhirrywhizwhurchirringwhingwhizzingwhistling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whirring"?▾

"Whirring" has 2 syllables: whirr · ing.

What does "whirring" mean?▾

Whirring: To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

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