How to pronounce curls
Say it like KURLZ. Curls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɝlz/KURLZ
UK British/kɜːlz/KURLZ
- KURLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of curls
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURLZ.
What does curls mean?
noun
- plural of curl How to pronounce curl
- Specifically, a body of curly hair on someone's head.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of curl How to pronounce curl
Questions about saying curls
How do you pronounce curls?
Say KURLZ. The American pronunciation is /kɝlz/. In British English it is /kɜːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curls?
Curls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURLZ.
Is curls 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 /kɜːlz/ (KURLZ).