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