How to Pronounce Spurning

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

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Syllables

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Letters

SPURN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spurning”

"spurning" has 2 syllables: spurn-ing. It rhymes with yearning and discerning, if that helps it stick.

What does spurning mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of one who spurns.

Words that rhyme with spurning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yearningdiscerningburningconcerninglearningturningchurningreturningoverturningkerningadjourning

Related words

scorndisdainrejectpooh-poohshunningeschewancereejectioneschewal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spurning"?▾

"Spurning" has 2 syllables: spurn · ing.

What does "spurning" mean?▾

Spurning: To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

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