How to Pronounce "whip around"
expression
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WHIP-uh-ROWND
wˈɪp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WIP-uh-ROWND
Definition
To turn your body or head quickly and suddenly, often in surprise or to look at something. It can also describe a car or object turning sharply and fast.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
wˈɪp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHIP-uh-ROWND
UK
WIP-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
She whipped around when she heard her name.
The car whipped around the corner quickly.
He whipped around to see who was behind him.
I whipped around when I thought I heard footsteps.