How to Pronounce Windmill

To pronounce "windmill", say WINDM-ill — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “windmill”

"windmill" has 2 syllables: windm-ill. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does windmill mean?

noun

A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
The structure containing such machinery.

verb

To rotate with a sweeping motion.
“She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.”
Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.
“The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.”

Synonyms

pinwheel straw man

Words that rhyme with windmill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrill thrill krill trill skill ill instill brill bastille mill till swill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windmill"?▾

"Windmill" has 2 syllables: windm · ill.

What is the IPA transcription of "windmill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "windmill" is /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/.

What does "windmill" mean?▾

Windmill: A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.

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