English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Course Pronunciation
Course is pronounced KAWRS, IPA /ˈkɔrs/.
KAWRS
US /ˈkɔrs/ · UK /ˈkɔːs/
Syllables: KAWRS (1 syllable)
noun: A series of lessons, a direction of travel, or one part of a meal.
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Course in a Sentence
- She is halfway through a course in book-keeping.
- The ship held its course through the night.
- The main course arrived before we had finished the soup.
Common Mispronunciations of Course
Not KOORS
An ou in front of r gives the aw of law, so this rhymes with horse.
Not KAWR-suh
One beat, since the silent e at the end contributes nothing.
Tip: Of course, the course of a river and a main course all share this one spelling and sound.
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