How to pronounce scurrying
Say it like SKUR-ree-ing. Scurrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- ree
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurrying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scurrying
American and British speakers say scurrying in essentially the same way: /ˈskɜriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskɜriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUR-ree-ing.
What does scurrying mean?
- present participle and gerund of scurry How to pronounce scurry
- The motion of something that scurries.
Where does scurrying come from?
From scurry + -ing.
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Questions about saying scurrying
How do you pronounce scurrying?
Say SKUR-ree-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɜriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɜriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurrying?
Scurrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · ree · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say scurrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɜriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskɜriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.