How to pronounce stirring
Say it like STUR-ring. Stirring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stirring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stirring
American and British speakers say stirring in essentially the same way: /ˈstɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUR-ring.
What does stirring mean?
- agitating a liquid with an implement“constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan”
- arousing to a particular emotion or action
- capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement“a rousing sermon”“stirring events such as wars and rescues”
- exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions“a stirring speech”
Where does stirring come from?
By surface analysis, stir + -ing.
Words that rhyme with stirring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stirring.
Questions about saying stirring
How do you pronounce stirring?
Say STUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stirring?
Stirring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say stirring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.