How to pronounce blurb
Say it like BLURB. Blurb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLURB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blurb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLURBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of blurb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLURB.
What does blurb mean?
- A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
- To write or quote in a blurb.
- To supply with a blurb.
Where does blurb come from?
Coined by American artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist Gelett Burgess in 1907 on a dust jacket at a trade association dinner.
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Words that rhyme with blurb
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Questions about saying blurb
How do you pronounce blurb?
Say BLURB. The American pronunciation is /blɝb/. In British English it is /blɜːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blurb?
Blurb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLURB.
Is blurb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /blɜːb/ (BLURB).