How to Pronounce Demurring

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DEM-urr-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “demurring”

"demurring" has 3 syllables: dem-urr-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.

What does demurring 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.

noun

  1. Demurral

Words that rhyme with demurring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stirringspurringrecurringwhirringoccurringconferringconcurringreferringtransferringslurringdeterringincurring

Related words

demurraldemurrerrebuffdiscommenderdeclinaturedissuadingrefusediscardure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demurring"?▾

"Demurring" has 3 syllables: dem · urr · ing.

What does "demurring" mean?▾

Demurring: To linger; to stay; to tarry

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