spur

/spɜːr/

Syllables spur

Stress SPUR

Phonics Breakdown

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

ur

/ɜːr/

r控元音

Meaning

to encourage or push someone to act; a sharp tool worn on a rider’s heel

Sound Reference

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sp=/sp/(spin) + ur=/ɜːr/(fur)

Example

The success of his friend helped spur him to work harder.