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whirled
Definition:
(nou) confused movement (nou) the shape of something rotating rapidly (nou) a usually brief attempt (nou) the act of rotating rapidly
Phonetic Transcription:
wɜːl
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Common mistakes of whirled pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce "whirled" by confusing the vowel sound, saying /wɜːrld/ (UK) instead of the correct /wɜrld/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "ir" sound, which is pronounced like "er" in "her."
- Silent "w": A common mistake is to pronounce the "w" in "whirled," leading to "hirled." This mispronunciation ignores the initial sound. Tip: Remember that the "w" is silent; start with the "h" sound.
- Stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "whir-LED." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈwɜrld/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Ending sound: Learners might drop the final "d," pronouncing it as "whirl." This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice saying the complete word "whirled" with a clear "d" sound at the end.
- Length of vowel sound: Some speakers may shorten the vowel sound, pronouncing it as "whirld." The correct pronunciation has a longer vowel sound: /wɜrld/. Tip: Hold the vowel sound slightly longer to sound more accurate.