How to pronounce curler
Say it like KUR-ler. Curler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝlɚ/KUR-ler
UK British/ˈkɜːlə/KUR-luh
- KUR
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of curler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-luh.
What does curler mean?
noun
- One of a set of small cylindrical tubes used to curl hair.
- A sportsman who plays curling.
- A pass or a shot of the ball which swerves.“The captain sent a curler into the top corner of the net.”
Where does curler come from?
From curl + -er.
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Questions about saying curler
How do you pronounce curler?
Say KUR-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curler?
Curler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ler.
Is curler 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 /ˈkɜːlə/ (KUR-luh).