How to pronounce blurring
Say it like BLUR-ring. Blurring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR).
- BLUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blurring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blurring
American and British speakers say blurring in essentially the same way: /ˈblɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUR-ring.
What does blurring mean?
Words that rhyme with blurring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blurring.
Questions about saying blurring
How do you pronounce blurring?
Say BLUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blurring?
Blurring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR). Broken into parts: BLUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say blurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.