How to pronounce lurching
Say it like LUR-ching. Lurching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR).
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- LUR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lurching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-ching.
What does lurching mean?
- present participle and gerund of lurch How to pronounce lurch
- the action of the verb to lurch
Words that rhyme with lurching
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Questions about saying lurching
How do you pronounce lurching?
Say LUR-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɝtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lurching?
Lurching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR). Broken into parts: LUR · ching.
Is lurching 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 /ˈlɜːtʃɪŋ/ (LUR-ching).