How to pronounce stirabout
Say it like STUR-uh-bowt. Stirabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- uh
- bowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stirabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of stirabout
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-uh-bowt.
What does stirabout mean?
- Porridge.
- A commotion.
Where does stirabout come from?
Deverbal from stir about.
Questions about saying stirabout
How do you pronounce stirabout?
Say STUR-uh-bowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝəˌbaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːəˌbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stirabout?
Stirabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · uh · bowt.
Is stirabout 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 /ˈstɜːəˌbaʊt/ (STUR-uh-bowt).