How to Pronounce "whirlwind"
word
ˈhwɝɫˌwɪnd/, /ˈwɝɫˌwɪnd
WURL-wind
wˈɜːlwɪnd
WURL-wind
Definition
A whirlwind is a fast, spinning column of air that moves quickly across the ground. It can also describe something happening very quickly and with lots of activity or emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɝɫˌwɪnd/, /ˈwɝɫˌwɪnd
British English
wˈɜːlwɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURL-wind
UK
WURL-wind
Listen in Context
A whirlwind spun across the field.
Their meeting was a whirlwind of excitement.
The children ran after the tiny whirlwind in the playground.
We had a whirlwind weekend—so much happened in just two days.