How to pronounce spurred
Say it like SPURD. Spurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of spurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPURD.
What does spurred mean?
- simple past and past participle of spur How to pronounce spur
- Wearing spurs.“a booted and spurred cowboy”
- Furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.“a spurred corolla”
- Affected with spur, or ergot.“spurred rye”
Words that rhyme with spurred
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spurred.
Questions about saying spurred
How do you pronounce spurred?
Say SPURD. The American pronunciation is /spɝd/. In British English it is /spɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurred?
Spurred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPURD.
Is spurred 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 /spɜːd/ (SPURD).