How to Pronounce Lurching

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

LURCH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lurching”

"lurching" has 2 syllables: lurch-ing. It rhymes with searching and perching, if that helps it stick.

What does lurching mean?

verb

  1. To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

verb

  1. To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

verb

  1. To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
  2. To rob.

Words that rhyme with lurching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

searchingperchingbirchingresearchingchurching

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lurching"?▾

"Lurching" has 2 syllables: lurch · ing.

What does "lurching" mean?▾

Lurching: To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

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