How to pronounce ure
Say it like YOOR. Ure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOOR.
What does ure mean?
- Synonym of aurochs.
Where does ure come from?
From Middle French ure or its etymon Latin ūrus.
Words that rhyme with ure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ure.
Words that sound like ure
- you're
Questions about saying ure
How do you pronounce ure?
Say YOOR. The American pronunciation is /jur/. In British English it is /jʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ure?
Ure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOOR.
Is ure 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 /jʊə/ (YOOR).
What words sound the same as ure?
Ure sounds the same as you're in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.