How to pronounce spurted
Say it like SPUR-tid. Spurted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spurted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPUR-tid.
What does spurted mean?
- simple past and past participle of spurt How to pronounce spurt
Words that rhyme with spurted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spurted.
Questions about saying spurted
How do you pronounce spurted?
Say SPUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurted?
Spurted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · tid.
Is spurted 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 /ˈspɜːtɪd/ (SPUR-tid).