To pronounce "blurry", say BLURRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈblɜːɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈblɜːɹi/
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"blurry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flurry and worry, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“If I take off my glasses, everything close up looks blurry.”
“It would seem that the line between flirting and sexual harassment has become quite blurry.”
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"Blurry" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "blurry" is /ˈblɜːɹi/.
Blurry: (of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.
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