How to pronounce longspur
Say it like LAWNG-spur. Longspur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- spur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longspur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- spurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of longspur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-spur.
What does longspur mean?
- Any of the birds of the genus Calcarius, having a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.
Where does longspur come from?
From long + spur.
Questions about saying longspur
How do you pronounce longspur?
Say LAWNG-spur. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌspɝ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌspɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longspur?
Longspur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · spur.
Is longspur 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 /ˈlɒŋˌspɜː/ (LONG-spur).