How to Pronounce "spur on"
expression
ˈspɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPUR-awn
spˈɜː/ /ˈɒn
SPUR-on
Definition
To encourage someone strongly to continue doing something or to try harder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
spˈɜː/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPUR-awn
UK
SPUR-on
Listen in Context
The coach spurred on the players during the game.
Her family spurred her on to finish her studies.
I needed a friend to spur me on when I wanted to quit.
Hearing the crowd cheer really spurred him on to win the race.