How to Pronounce "pursing"
word
ˈpɝs
PUR-sing
pˈɜːsɪŋ
PUR-sing
Definition
'Pursing' most often means pressing your lips together into a tight line, often to show you are thinking, annoyed, or holding back words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝs
British English
pˈɜːsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-sing
UK
PUR-sing
Listen in Context
She was pursing her lips in concentration.
He stopped talking, pursing his lips tightly.
You are pursing your lips. Are you upset?
She glanced at me, pursing her lips as if she wanted to say something but held back.