How to pronounce kersey
Say it like KUR-zee. Kersey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kersey 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kersey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-zee.
What does kersey mean?
- A type of rough woollen cloth.
Where does kersey come from?
Inherited from Middle English kersey, perhaps from the village of Kersey in Suffolk, England, UK, in the region where the cloth was made.
Words that rhyme with kersey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kersey.
Questions about saying kersey
How do you pronounce kersey?
Say KUR-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝzi/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kersey?
Kersey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · zee.
Is kersey 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 /ˈkɜːzi/ (KUR-zee).