How to pronounce courser
Say it like KOR-ser. Courser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of courser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-suh.
What does courser mean?
- A dog used for coursing.
- A hunter who practises coursing.
- A swift horse; a racehorse or a charger.
Where does courser come from?
From Middle English courser, Anglo-Norman cursier, corser, from Medieval Latin cursārius.
Words that rhyme with courser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of courser.
Questions about saying courser
How do you pronounce courser?
Say KOR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courser?
Courser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ser.
Is courser 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 /ˈkɜːsə/ (KUR-suh).