lurch

How to Split "lurch" into Syllables

The word lurch is divided into 1 syllables: lurch. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lurch — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lurch:

• IPA: /lɜːt͡ʃ/

📖 Definitions

1. lurch (third-person singular simple present lurches, present participle lurching, simple past and past participle lurched)
2. To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

📚 Word Origin & History

Originally a nautical term, found in lee-larches (“the sudden and violent rolls of a ship to the leeward in high seas”), of unknown origin. Possibly the same as lurch (“to move stealthily, evade by stooping”) (see below), or from French lâcher (“to let go”). From Middle English *lurchen (recorded only in Middle English lurcare, lurcard (“glutton”)), from Old French *lurcher, from Latin lurcō (“eat greedily, guzzle”), of uncertain origin. Compare Middle High German slurken (...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lurch with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lurch	1	lurch
Lauri's	2	lau-ri's
lowercase	4	lo-wer-ca-se
lyric	2	ly-ric
largo	2	lar-go

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lurch:

lure, lurk, lurex, lurgy, Luria, lurid, lurker, lurking.