How to pronounce scurried
Say it like SKUR-reed. Scurried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurried pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scurried
American and British speakers say scurried in essentially the same way: /ˈskɜrid/ in the US and /ˈskɜrid/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUR-reed.
What does scurried mean?
- simple past and past participle of scurry How to pronounce scurry
Words that rhyme with scurried
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scurried.
Questions about saying scurried
How do you pronounce scurried?
Say SKUR-reed. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɜrid/. In British English it is /ˈskɜrid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurried?
Scurried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say scurried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɜrid/ and the British form is /ˈskɜrid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.