How to pronounce slurs
Say it like SLURZ. Slurs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of slurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLURZ.
What does slurs mean?
- plural of slur How to pronounce slur
- third-person singular simple present indicative of slur How to pronounce slur“He always slurs his 'R's. I wish he'd stop mumbling.”
Words that rhyme with slurs
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Questions about saying slurs
How do you pronounce slurs?
Say SLURZ. The American pronunciation is /slɝz/. In British English it is /slɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slurs?
Slurs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLURZ.
Is slurs 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 /slɜːz/ (SLURZ).