How to pronounce cures
Say it like KYOORZ. Cures is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYOORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of cures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KYOORZ.
What does cures mean?
- plural of cure How to pronounce cure
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cure How to pronounce cure
Words that rhyme with cures
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Questions about saying cures
How do you pronounce cures?
Say KYOORZ. The American pronunciation is /kjʊrz/. In British English it is /kjʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cures?
Cures is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOORZ.
Is cures 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 /kjʊəz/ (KYOORZ).