How to pronounce liqueurs
Say it like lih-KURZ. Liqueurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ).
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- lih
- KURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liqueurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of liqueurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lih-KURZ.
What does liqueurs mean?
- plural of liqueur How to pronounce liqueur
- third-person singular simple present indicative of liqueur How to pronounce liqueur
Words that rhyme with liqueurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liqueurs.
Questions about saying liqueurs
How do you pronounce liqueurs?
Say lih-KURZ. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈkɝz/. In British English it is /lɪˈkɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liqueurs?
Liqueurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ). Broken into parts: lih · KURZ.
Is liqueurs 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 /lɪˈkɜːz/ (lih-KURZ).