How to Pronounce Demurred

To pronounce "demurred", say DEM-urr-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DEM-urr-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “demurred”

"demurred" has 3 syllables: dem-urr-ed. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does demurred mean?

verb

  1. To linger; to stay; to tarry
  2. To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.

Words that rhyme with demurred

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurdspurredstirredconferredinterrednerdpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurredword

Related words

demurraldemurralsdemurrerdemurragedeclinedreluctantrebuffedrefused

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demurred"?▾

"Demurred" has 3 syllables: dem · urr · ed.

What does "demurred" mean?▾

Demurred: To linger; to stay; to tarry

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