How do you pronounce "whirring"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːɪŋ/ (WUR-ing). In British English: /wˈɜːɹɪŋ/ (W-ɜr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːɪŋ/ (WUR-ing). In Australian English: /wˈɜːɹɪŋ/ (W-ɜr).

Is "whirring" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːɪŋ/ (WUR-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɜːɹɪŋ/ (W-ɜr).

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whirring

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/ˈwɝːɪŋ/

WUR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɝːwhir·ɪŋring

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