How to Pronounce Whorl

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

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Letters

/wɜː(ɹ)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whorl”

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

Sounds exactly like: whirl, werle, wurl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whorl mean?

noun

  1. A pattern of concentric circles.
  2. A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.

verb

  1. To form a pattern of concentric circles.

Words that rhyme with whorl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurlwhirlpearlgirltwirlcurlburlswirlearlunfurlcowgirlshirl

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whorl"?▾

"Whorl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whorl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whorl" is /wɜː(ɹ)l/.

What does "whorl" mean?▾

Whorl: A pattern of concentric circles.

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