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