How to Pronounce Stirred

To pronounce "stirred", say STIRR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /stɜːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/stɜːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stirred”

"stirred" has 2 syllables: stirr-ed. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does stirred mean?

verb

To incite to action
To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate.
“She stirred the pudding with a spoon.”

Synonyms

arise get up rouse arouse excite instigate prompt

Words that rhyme with stirred

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurd spurred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred inferred concurred word

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stirred"?▾

"Stirred" has 2 syllables: stirr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stirred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stirred" is /stɜːd/.

What does "stirred" mean?▾

Stirred: To incite to action

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