How to pronounce urson
Say it like UR-sun. Urson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urson 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of urson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-sun.
What does urson mean?
- A species of New World porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum.
Words that rhyme with urson
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of urson.
Questions about saying urson
How do you pronounce urson?
Say UR-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urson?
Urson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · sun.
Is urson 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 /ˈɜːsən/ (UR-sun).