How to pronounce spurning
Say it like SPUR-ning. Spurning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spurning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPUR-ning.
What does spurning mean?
Words that rhyme with spurning
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Questions about saying spurning
How do you pronounce spurning?
Say SPUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurning?
Spurning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · ning.
Is spurning 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 /ˈspɜːnɪŋ/ (SPUR-ning).