How to pronounce cursor
Say it like KUR-ser. Cursor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
- KUR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cursor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cursor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-suh.
What does cursor mean?
- A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.
- A moving icon or other representation of the position of the pointing device.
- An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.
- To navigate by means of the cursor keys.
Where does cursor come from?
Borrowed from Latin cursor (“runner”), from currō (“run”) + -or (agentive suffix).
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Words that rhyme with cursor
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Questions about saying cursor
How do you pronounce cursor?
Say KUR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cursor?
Cursor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ser.
Is cursor 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 /ˈkɜːsə/ (KUR-suh).