How to pronounce cur
Say it like KUR. Cur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɝ/KUR
UK British/kɜː/KUR
- KUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR.
What does cur mean?
noun
- A contemptible or inferior dog.
- A detestable person.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mongrel
- mutt
Words that rhyme with cur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cur.
Questions about saying cur
How do you pronounce cur?
Say KUR. The American pronunciation is /kɝ/. In British English it is /kɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cur?
Cur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUR.
Is cur 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 /kɜː/ (KUR).