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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSounds or words running together unclearly.
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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.
What is the meaning of slurring?
"slurring" (noun) means the blending together of separate sounds in speech, music, or a heartbeat.
