How to Pronounce Blurred

To pronounce "blurred", say BLURR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /blɜːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/blɜːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blurred”

"blurred" has 2 syllables: blurr-ed. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does blurred mean?

verb

To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.
“to blur a photograph by moving the camera while taking it”
To smear, stain or smudge.
“to blur a manuscript by handling it while damp”

adjective

Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.

Synonyms

pixelate smooth unfocus

Antonyms

sharpen

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Words that rhyme with blurred

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurd spurred stirred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred inferred concurred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blurred"?▾

"Blurred" has 2 syllables: blurr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "blurred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blurred" is /blɜːd/.

What does "blurred" mean?▾

Blurred: To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.

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