How to pronounce slur
Say it like SLUR. Slur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/slɝ/SLUR
UK British/slɜː/SLUR
- SLUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of slur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLUR.
What does slur mean?
noun
- An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
- A derogatory term targeted at a group of people (such as an ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.).
- A mark of dishonour; a blight or stain.“a slur on one's reputation”
- To insult or slight.
- To run together; to articulate poorly.“to slur syllables; He slurs his speech when he is drunk.”
- To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.
Words that rhyme with slur
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Questions about saying slur
How do you pronounce slur?
Say SLUR. The American pronunciation is /slɝ/. In British English it is /slɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slur?
Slur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUR.
Is slur 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 /slɜː/ (SLUR).