How to pronounce kerchiefs
Say it like KUR-chufs. Kerchiefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝtʃəfs/KUR-chufs
UK British/ˈkɜːtʃəfs/KUR-chufs
- KUR
- chufs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerchiefs 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.
- chufsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kerchiefs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-chufs.
What does kerchiefs mean?
noun
- plural of kerchief How to pronounce kerchief
Questions about saying kerchiefs
How do you pronounce kerchiefs?
Say KUR-chufs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝtʃəfs/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːtʃəfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerchiefs?
Kerchiefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · chufs.
Is kerchiefs 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 /ˈkɜːtʃəfs/ (KUR-chufs).