How to pronounce spurring
Say it like SPUR-ring. Spurring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spurring
American and British speakers say spurring in essentially the same way: /ˈspɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUR-ring.
What does spurring mean?
- present participle and gerund of spur How to pronounce spur
- An application of the spurs to a horse.
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Words that rhyme with spurring
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Questions about saying spurring
How do you pronounce spurring?
Say SPUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurring?
Spurring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say spurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.