English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stir Pronunciation
Stir is pronounced STUR, IPA /ˈstɝ/.
STUR
US /ˈstɝ/ · UK /ˈstɜː/
Syllables: STUR (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To move a liquid or mixture round with a spoon, or a small commotion.
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Stir in a Sentence
- Stir the sauce until it thickens.
- The announcement caused quite a stir.
- He stirred sugar into the cup without looking up.
Common Mispronunciations of Stir
Not STEER
The vowel is the ur of her and bird, made with the tongue bunched in the middle of the mouth. The ee of here belongs to steer.
Not SHTUR
The s before t is a clean hiss in English. German speakers often reach for sh in this position.
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