English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cure Pronunciation
Cure is pronounced KYUUR, IPA /ˈkjʊr/.
KYUUR
US /ˈkjʊr/ · UK /ˈkjɔː/
Syllables: KYUUR (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To make an illness go away, or the treatment that does so.
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Cure in a Sentence
- There is still no cure for the common cold.
- Rest cured the problem faster than any tablet.
- They cure the ham in salt for three months.
Common Mispronunciations of Cure
Not KOOR
The c takes a y behind it, so the word opens the way curious does.
Not KYOO-er
One beat in careful American speech, with the r following straight on.
Tip: British speakers often say KYAW, rhyming with your, while Americans keep the uu of pure.
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