Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spurrier

/ˈspɝɹiɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables
spurri-er
IPA
/ˈspɝɹiɚ/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A maker of spurs.

Dated

name

A surname originating as an occupation for a spurrier.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English sporiere; equivalent to spur + -ier.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈspɝɹiɚ/
  • British English: /ˈspʌɹiə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

spurriers (plural)

Synonyms

spurmaker

Rhymes With

courier currier worrier furrier burrier

Questions

How do you pronounce spurrier?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈspɝɹiɚ/.
What does spurrier mean?
A maker of spurs.
Where does spurrier come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce spurrier

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