How to pronounce slurred
Say it like SLURD. Slurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slurred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of slurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLURD.
What does slurred mean?
- simple past and past participle of slur How to pronounce slur
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Words that rhyme with slurred
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Questions about saying slurred
How do you pronounce slurred?
Say SLURD. The American pronunciation is /slɝd/. In British English it is /slɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slurred?
Slurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLURD.
Is slurred 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 /slɜːd/ (SLURD).