How to pronounce couriers
Say it like KUR-ree-erz. Couriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ree
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couriers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of couriers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-ree-uz.
What does couriers mean?
- plural of courier How to pronounce courier
- third-person singular simple present indicative of courier How to pronounce courier
Questions about saying couriers
How do you pronounce couriers?
Say KUR-ree-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɜriɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜriəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couriers?
Couriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ree · erz.
Is couriers 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 /ˈkɜriəz/ (KUR-ree-uz).