How to Pronounce Lurcher

To pronounce "lurcher", say LURCH-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LURCH-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “lurcher”

"lurcher" has 2 syllables: lurch-er. It rhymes with nurture and searcher, if that helps it stick.

What does lurcher mean?

noun

  1. One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.
  2. A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.

Words that rhyme with lurcher

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nurturesearcherpercherbircherbirtcherburchermckercher

Related words

skulkerlurkerlurkinglurkprowlerlurkmanloitererlandloper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lurcher"?▾

"Lurcher" has 2 syllables: lurch · er.

What does "lurcher" mean?▾

Lurcher: One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.

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