How to pronounce accursed
Say it like uh-KUR-sid. Accursed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- uh
- KUR
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accursed 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accursed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KUR-sid.
What does accursed mean?
- Hateful; detestable, loathsome.
- Doomed to destruction or misery; cursed; anathematized.
- simple past and past participle of accurse How to pronounce accurse
Where does accursed come from?
From Middle English acursed, from acursen (“to curse”), from Old English ācursian, from ā- + cursian, from curs (“curse”).
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Questions about saying accursed
How do you pronounce accursed?
Say uh-KUR-sid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɝsɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkɜːsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accursed?
Accursed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: uh · KUR · sid.
Is accursed 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 /əˈkɜːsɪd/ (uh-KUR-sid).