How to Pronounce Slurring

To pronounce "slurring", say SLURR-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

SLURR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “slurring”

"slurring" has 2 syllables: slurr-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.

What does slurring mean?

verb

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

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

noun

  1. A slur mark in music.

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Words that rhyme with slurring

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stirringspurringrecurringwhirringoccurringconferringconcurringreferringtransferringdemurringdeterringincurring

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slurring"?▾

"Slurring" has 2 syllables: slurr · ing.

What does "slurring" mean?▾

Slurring: To insult or slight.

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