How to pronounce curlers
Say it like KUR-lerz. Curlers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝlɚz/KUR-lerz
UK British/ˈkɜːləz/KUR-luz
- KUR
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curlers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of curlers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-luz.
What does curlers mean?
noun
- plural of curler How to pronounce curler
Questions about saying curlers
How do you pronounce curlers?
Say KUR-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curlers?
Curlers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · lerz.
Is curlers 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 /ˈkɜːləz/ (KUR-luz).