ur
ER
er
/ˈɝ/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “ur” is spelled “er”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | er |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɝ/ |
English writes “ur” with
2 letters for 1 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“er” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that sound like “ur” (homophones)
“ur” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “ur”?
“ur” is pronounced ER — IPA /ˈɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “er”.
How many syllables are in “ur”?
“ur” has 1 syllable: ER (the capitalized syllable is stressed).
What words sound like “ur”?
“ur” sounds identical to “er”.