How to Pronounce "lurch forward"
expression
ˈɫɝtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
LURCH FOR-werd
lˈɜːtʃ/ /fˈɔːwəd
lURCH FAW-wuhd
Definition
To move forward suddenly and awkwardly, often because of a loss of balance or a sudden force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɝtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
British English
lˈɜːtʃ/ /fˈɔːwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LURCH FOR-werd
UK
lURCH FAW-wuhd
Listen in Context
The car suddenly lurched forward at the traffic light.
The crowd lurched forward when the doors opened.
The bus lurched forward when the driver hit the gas.
I lost my balance and lurched forward on the slippery floor.