Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

curses

/ˈkɝsɪz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
curs-es
IPA
/ˈkɝsɪz/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expression of annoyance or frustration.

British usage; Dated; Humorous

noun

plural of curse

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of curse

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɝsɪz/
  • British English: /ˈkɜːsɪz/

Usage

Rhymes With

purses reverses reimburses rehearses perses verses

Questions

How do you pronounce curses?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɝsɪz/.
What does curses mean?
Expression of annoyance or frustration.

How to pronounce curses

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkɝsɪz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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