How to pronounce longspurs
Say it like LAWNG-spurz. Longspurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- spurz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longspurs 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.
- spurzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of longspurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-spurz.
What does longspurs mean?
- plural of longspur How to pronounce longspur
Questions about saying longspurs
How do you pronounce longspurs?
Say LAWNG-spurz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌspɝz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌspɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longspurs?
Longspurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · spurz.
Is longspurs 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 /ˈlɒŋˌspɜːz/ (LONG-spurz).