How to pronounce durr
Say it like DUR. Durr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɝ/DUR
UK British/dɜː/DUR
- DUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of durr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR.
What does durr mean?
interjection
- Alternative form of duh (“indicating stupidity etc.”).
Words that rhyme with durr
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Questions about saying durr
How do you pronounce durr?
Say DUR. The American pronunciation is /dɝ/. In British English it is /dɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durr?
Durr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUR.
Is durr 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 /dɜː/ (DUR).