How to Pronounce Spurn

To pronounce "spurn", say SPURN — one syllable, IPA /spɜːn/. 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

/spɜːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spurn”

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

What does spurn mean?

noun

  1. An act of spurning; a scornful rejection.
  2. A kick; a blow with the foot.

verb

  1. To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.
  2. To reject something by pushing it away with the foot.

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Words that rhyme with spurn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discerntaciturnsternconcernreturndernchurnturnyearnburnunconcernearn

Related words

scorndisdainrejectpooh-poohinsolentcondemnrebuffrepel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spurn"?▾

"Spurn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spurn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spurn" is /spɜːn/.

What does "spurn" mean?▾

Spurn: An act of spurning; a scornful rejection.

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