How to pronounce curses
Say it like KUR-siz. Curses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝsɪz/KUR-siz
UK British/ˈkɜːsɪz/KUR-siz
- KUR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-siz.
What does curses mean?
interjection
- Expression of annoyance or frustration.
- plural of curse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of curse
Questions about saying curses
How do you pronounce curses?
Say KUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curses?
Curses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · siz.
Is curses 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 /ˈkɜːsɪz/ (KUR-siz).