How to pronounce blurry
Say it like BLUR-ree. Blurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR).
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- BLUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blurry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blurry
American and British speakers say blurry in essentially the same way: /ˈblɜri/ in the US and /ˈblɜri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUR-ree.
What does blurry mean?
- Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.“If I take off my glasses, everything close up looks blurry.”
- Not clear; lacking well-defined boundaries.“It would seem that the line between flirting and sexual harassment has become quite blurry.”
Where does blurry come from?
From blur + -y.
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Words that rhyme with blurry
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Questions about saying blurry
How do you pronounce blurry?
Say BLUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɜri/. In British English it is /ˈblɜri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blurry?
Blurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR). Broken into parts: BLUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say blurry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɜri/ and the British form is /ˈblɜri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.