How to pronounce uncured
Say it like uhn-KYURD. Uncured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYURD).
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- uhn
- KYURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KYURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of uncured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-KYURD.
What does uncured mean?
- Not cured.
- simple past and past participle of uncure
Where does uncured come from?
From un- + cured.
Words that rhyme with uncured
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Questions about saying uncured
How do you pronounce uncured?
Say uhn-KYURD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkjɝd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkjɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncured?
Uncured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYURD). Broken into parts: uhn · KYURD.
Is uncured 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 /ˌʌnˈkjɜːd/ (uhn-KYURD).