How to pronounce flurry
Say it like FLUR-ree. Flurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR).
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- FLUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flurry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flurry
American and British speakers say flurry in essentially the same way: /ˈflɜri/ in the US and /ˈflʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHR-ee.
What does flurry mean?
- A light, brief snowfall; a shower of snow.
- A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.“a flurry of wind”
- A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.
- To agitate, bewilder, fluster.
- To move or fall in a flurry.
Where does flurry come from?
Perhaps an American English blend of flutter and hurry.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with flurry
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Questions about saying flurry
How do you pronounce flurry?
Say FLUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɜri/. In British English it is /ˈflʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flurry?
Flurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR). Broken into parts: FLUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say flurry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɜri/ and the British form is /ˈflʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.