How to Pronounce Spurring

To pronounce "spurring", say SPURR-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

SPURR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spurring”

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

What does spurring mean?

verb

  1. To ask, to inquire

verb

  1. To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
  2. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

noun

  1. An application of the spurs to a horse.

Synonyms

driveimpelinciteinstigatestimulate

Words that rhyme with spurring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stirringrecurringwhirringoccurringconferringconcurringreferringtransferringslurringdemurringdeterringincurring

Related words

goadprodproddinggoadingurgingpushingpropellingboosting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spurring"?▾

"Spurring" has 2 syllables: spurr · ing.

What does "spurring" mean?▾

Spurring: To ask, to inquire

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