How to Pronounce "spur"
word
/ˈspɝ/
SPUR
/spˈɜː/
SPUR
Definition
A spur is a sharp object on a rider’s boot used to make a horse go faster, or something that encourages someone to take action or do something faster.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɝ/
British English
/spˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPUR
UK
SPUR
Listen in Context
The rider used a spur to make the horse go faster.
His success was a spur for others to try harder.
A reward can spur students to study harder.
The new law was passed to spur innovation in technology.