How to pronounce accurse
Say it like uh-KURS. Accurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS).
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- uh
- KURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accurse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of accurse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KURS.
What does accurse mean?
- To damn; to wish misery or evil upon
Where does accurse come from?
From Middle English acursen, acoursen, acorsen, from Old English acursian; equivalent to a- + curse.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- curse
Words that rhyme with accurse
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Questions about saying accurse
How do you pronounce accurse?
Say uh-KURS. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɝs/. In British English it is /əˈkɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accurse?
Accurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS). Broken into parts: uh · KURS.
Is accurse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkɜːs/ (uh-KURS).