How to pronounce thurl
Say it like THURL. Thurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/θɝl/THURL
UK British/θɜːl/THURL
- THURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thurl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thurl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THURL.
What does thurl mean?
noun
- Alternative form of thirl.
- Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement.
- Alternative form of thirl.
Words that rhyme with thurl
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Questions about saying thurl
How do you pronounce thurl?
Say THURL. The American pronunciation is /θɝl/. In British English it is /θɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thurl?
Thurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THURL.
Is thurl 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 /θɜːl/ (THURL).