How to pronounce spurting
Say it like SPUR-ting. Spurting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spurting
- 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-ting.
What does spurting mean?
- present participle and gerund of spurt How to pronounce spurt
- The act of something that spurts.
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Words that rhyme with spurting
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Questions about saying spurting
How do you pronounce spurting?
Say SPUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurting?
Spurting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · ting.
Is spurting 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 /ˈspɜːtɪŋ/ (SPUR-ting).