How to pronounce Ur
Say it like UR. Ur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- UR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of Ur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR.
What does Ur mean?
- an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River
Words that rhyme with Ur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ur.
Words that sound like Ur
Questions about saying Ur
How do you pronounce Ur?
Say UR. The American pronunciation is /ɝ/. In British English it is /ɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ur?
Ur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UR.
Is Ur 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 /ɜː/ (UR).
What words sound the same as Ur?
Ur sounds the same as err in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.