How to pronounce lurve
Say it like LURV. Lurve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LURV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurve 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 lurve
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LURV.
What does lurve mean?
- Love, fondness.
- To love; to like a lot.
Where does lurve come from?
From an expressively lengthened pronunciation of love ([lʌːv]~[lɜːv]~[lɐːv]).
Words that rhyme with lurve
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Questions about saying lurve
How do you pronounce lurve?
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 lurve?
Lurve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LURV.
Is lurve 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).