How to pronounce cuer
Say it like KYOO-er. Cuer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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US American/ˈkjuər/KYOO-er
UK British/ˈkjuːə/KYOO-uh
- KYOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KYOO-uh.
What does cuer mean?
noun
- One who cues.
- The caller in a round dance.
Where does cuer come from?
From cue + -er.
Questions about saying cuer
How do you pronounce cuer?
Say KYOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjuər/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuer?
Cuer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · er.
Is cuer 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 /ˈkjuːə/ (KYOO-uh).