noun

slurring

Slurring (noun) means the blending together of separate sounds in speech, music, or a heartbeat. Example: “The doctor noted a slight slurring in his speech after the stroke.”

noun

The blending together of separate sounds in speech, music, or a heartbeat.

"The doctor noted a slight slurring in his speech after the stroke."

How to Use Slurring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSounds or words running together unclearly.

Word Forms

slurrings plural

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Rhymes for slurring

purring blurring recurring occurring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “slurring” mean?

The word “slurring” means the blending together of separate sounds in speech, music, or a heartbeat. In plain terms, sounds or words running together unclearly.

How do you use “slurring” in a sentence?

Here is “slurring” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted a slight slurring in his speech after the stroke.”

What part of speech is “slurring”?

“Slurring” is a noun.