ur

[US]/ə:/
[UK]/ɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ancient city of Ur, uranium (Uranium)

Phrases & Collocations

ur welcome

ur the best

ur so funny

ur amazing

Real-world Examples

Ur...Excuse me, I got a phone call. Yes? Yes, there is. Mary Hopkins.

Source: Past English Major Level 4 Listening Exam Questions (with Translations)

He came from Ur in the Chaldees.

Source: A Brief History of the World

You agreed to the Dakkam Ur.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

And then it's the 'ur' as in " poor" .

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

Uh, is that ur little girl over there -- Lily?

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Oh, I see, o ur contract with the construction company you mean? -Do I?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

And you want to around the lips: 'ur'.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

Here is the Standard of Ur where mosaic inlaid in bitumen showed the scenes that mattered most.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

But if you want to be more accurate, try to pronounce this 'ur' as in poor.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

28 Haran died before his father Terah, in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans.

Source: New American Bible

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