How to pronounce curship
Say it like KUR-ship. Curship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝʃɪp/KUR-ship
UK British/ˈkɜːʃɪp/KUR-ship
- KUR
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curship 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.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-ship.
What does curship mean?
noun
- someone who is currish.
Where does curship come from?
From cur + -ship.
Questions about saying curship
How do you pronounce curship?
Say KUR-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curship?
Curship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ship.
Is curship 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 /ˈkɜːʃɪp/ (KUR-ship).