How to Pronounce "windmills"
word
ˈwɪndˌmɪɫz
WIND-milz
wˈɪndmɪlz
WIND-milz
Definition
Windmills are machines with large blades that are turned by the wind to produce energy, often used in the past to grind grain or pump water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪndˌmɪɫz
British English
wˈɪndmɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIND-milz
UK
WIND-milz
Listen in Context
Old windmills can still be found in the Dutch countryside.
Farmers used windmills to pump water for their fields.
The small village is famous for its old windmills.
Tourists love taking pictures in front of the colorful windmills.