How Do You Spell SKIRL?

Pronunciation: [skˈɜːl] (IPA)

The word "skirl" is spelled with five letters and is pronounced /skɜːl/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "s" is pronounced as an unvoiced "s" sound, followed by the "k" which is pronounced as a voiced velar stop. The "i" in "skirl" is pronounced as an unrounded short vowel sound, followed by the "r" which is pronounced as a voiced alveolar approximant. Lastly, the "l" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar lateral approximant. "Skirl" is often used to describe the sound of bagpipes or other high-pitched instruments.

SKIRL Meaning and Definition

1. Skirl is a verb that is commonly used to describe the high-pitched, shrill, and sustained sound produced by a musical instrument, particularly bagpipes. It is often used to refer to the distinct sound created by the pipes while playing, characterized by a piercing quality. The term is specifically associated with Scottish bagpipes, where it is widely acknowledged as a fundamental characteristic of the instrument's tone.

   The word "skirl" can also be employed metaphorically to describe other sounds or noises that resemble the wailing, shrieking, or whining produced by bagpipes. It suggests a sound that is strident, sharp, and penetrating, often causing attention or creating a sense of excitement or disturbance. This usage captures the perception of the sound as intense and attention-grabbing, frequently associated with strong emotions or powerful events.

   Beyond bagpipes, the term "skirl" can also describe the sound created by other wind instruments or wind-related occurrences. It emphasizes the high, sharp pitch and long-lasting quality of the noise produced. However, its association with the distinctive sound of bagpipes remains its most prevalent meaning. Thus, skirl serves as a fitting verb to encapsulate the unique and evocative sound produced by the bagpipes, while also extending to describe similar piercing or sustained noises in a broader context.

Common Misspellings for SKIRL

• akirl
• zkirl
• xkirl
• dkirl
• ekirl
• wkirl
• sjirl
• slirl
• soirl
• siirl
• skurl
• skjrl
• skkrl
• skorl
• sk9rl
• sk8rl
• skiel
• skifl
• skitl

Etymology of SKIRL

The word "skirl" has its origin in the Scottish Gaelic language. It derives from the Gaelic word "sgiorr" or "sgàirleach" which both mean "to shriek" or "shrill sound". The term was then anglicized to "skirl" and entered the English language as a verb, typically used to describe the sound produced by bagpipes or other high-pitched instruments. The word is also used as a noun to refer to such a sound.

Plural form of SKIRL is SKIRLS

Conjugate verb Skirl

CONDITIONAL

I would skirl

you would skirl

he/she/it would skirl

we would skirl

they would skirl

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be skirling

you would be skirling

he/she/it would be skirling

we would be skirling

they would be skirling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have skirl

you would have skirl

he/she/it would have skirl

we would have skirl

they would have skirl

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been skirling

you would have been skirling

he/she/it would have been skirling

we would have been skirling

they would have been skirling

FUTURE

I will skirl

you will skirl

he/she/it will skirl

we will skirl

they will skirl

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be skirling

you will be skirling

he/she/it will be skirling

we will be skirling

they will be skirling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have skirled

you will have skirled

he/she/it will have skirled

we will have skirled

they will have skirled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been skirling

you will have been skirling

he/she/it will have been skirling

we will have been skirling

they will have been skirling

IMPERATIVE

you skirl

we let´s skirl

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to skirl

PAST

I skirled

you skirled

he/she/it skirled

we skirled

they skirled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was skirling

you were skirling

he/she/it was skirling

we were skirling

they were skirling

PAST PARTICIPLE

skirled

PAST PERFECT

I had skirled

you had skirled

he/she/it had skirled

we had skirled

they had skirled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been skirling

you had been skirling

he/she/it had been skirling

we had been skirling

they had been skirling

PRESENT

I skirl

you skirl

he/she/it skirls

we skirl

they skirl

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am skirling

you are skirling

he/she/it is skirling

we are skirling

they are skirling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

skirling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have skirled

you have skirled

he/she/it has skirled

we have skirled

they have skirled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been skirling

you have been skirling

he/she/it has been skirling

we have been skirling

they have been skirling