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