How to Pronounce Slur

To pronounce "slur", say SLUR — one syllable, IPA /slɜː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/slɜː(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slur”

"slur" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does slur mean?

noun

  1. An insult or slight.

    “a racial slur”

  2. A set of notes that are played legato, without separate articulation.

verb

  1. To insult or slight.
  2. To run together; to articulate poorly.

    “to slur syllables;  He slurs his speech when he is drunk.”

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Words that rhyme with slur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferspurdemurcurburrconnoisseuramateur

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slur"?▾

"Slur" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slur" is /slɜː(ɹ)/.

What does "slur" mean?▾

Slur: An insult or slight.

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