How to Pronounce Blur

To pronounce "blur", say BLUR — one syllable, IPA /blɜ(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/blɜ(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blur”

"blur" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does blur mean?

noun

  1. A smear, smudge or blot
  2. Something that appears hazy or indistinct

verb

  1. To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.

    “to blur a photograph by moving the camera while taking it”

  2. To smear, stain or smudge.

    “to blur a manuscript by handling it while damp”

adjective

  1. In a state of doubt or confusion.

Synonyms

pixelatesmoothunfocus

Antonyms

sharpen

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Words that rhyme with blur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

blearsmutchsmudgesmearconfuseobscureslurfuzz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blur"?▾

"Blur" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blur" is /blɜ(ɹ)/.

What does "blur" mean?▾

Blur: A smear, smudge or blot

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