How to pronounce cursedness
Say it like KUR-sid-nis. Cursedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- sid
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cursedness 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.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cursedness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-sid-nis.
What does cursedness mean?
- The state or quality of being cursed.
Where does cursedness come from?
From Middle English cursednesse, curstnesse, equivalent to cursed + -ness.
Questions about saying cursedness
How do you pronounce cursedness?
Say KUR-sid-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝsɪdnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːsɪdnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cursedness?
Cursedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · sid · nis.
Is cursedness 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 /ˈkɜːsɪdnɪs/ (KUR-sid-nis).