How to Pronounce "give a whirl"
expression
GIV-uh-WURL
giv-uh-WURL
Definition
To try something for the first time, usually out of curiosity or to see if you like it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhwɝɫ/, /ˈwɝɫ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-WURL
UK
giv-uh-WURL
Listen in Context
I'm not sure about this game, but I'll give it a whirl.
She decided to give yoga a whirl.
Why don't you give cooking a whirl this weekend?
I've never gone skiing before, but I'm willing to give it a whirl this winter.