How to Pronounce Windmilling

To pronounce "windmilling", say WINDM-ill-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

WINDM-ill-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “windmilling”

"windmilling" has 3 syllables: windm-ill-ing.

What does windmilling mean?

verb

  1. To rotate with a sweeping motion.

    “She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.”

  2. 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.”

noun

  1. The process of milling with a windmill.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windmilling"?▾

"Windmilling" has 3 syllables: windm · ill · ing.

What does "windmilling" mean?▾

Windmilling: To rotate with a sweeping motion.

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