How to pronounce blurred
Say it like BLURD. Blurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blurred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of blurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLURD.
What does blurred mean?
- Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.“blurred image”
- simple past and past participle of blur How to pronounce blur
Where does blurred come from?
From blur + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with blurred
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Questions about saying blurred
How do you pronounce blurred?
Say BLURD. The American pronunciation is /blɝd/. In British English it is /blɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blurred?
Blurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLURD.
Is blurred 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 /blɜːd/ (BLURD).