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