How to pronounce thur
Say it like THUR. Thur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ðɝ/THUR
UK British/ðɜː/THUR
- THUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thur pronunciation, sound by sound
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- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR.
What does thur mean?
adverb
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Words that rhyme with thur
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Questions about saying thur
How do you pronounce thur?
Say THUR. The American pronunciation is /ðɝ/. In British English it is /ðɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thur?
Thur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THUR.
Is thur 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 /ðɜː/ (THUR).