slurb

Questions

What does slurb mean?

A homogeneous sprawl of urban and suburban developments.

Where does slurb come from?

Coined by the American artist Robert Smithson (1938–1973).

How to pronounce slurb

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slurb”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “slurb”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “slurb” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.