How to Pronounce Cured

To pronounce "cured", say CUR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kjɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kjɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cured”

"cured" has 2 syllables: cur-ed. It rhymes with assured and procured, if that helps it stick.

What does cured mean?

verb

  1. To restore to health.

    “Unaided nature cured him.”

  2. To bring (a disease or its bad effects) to an end.

    “Unaided nature cured his ailments.”

Synonyms

heal

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Words that rhyme with cured

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuredprocuredobscuredreassuredinuredenduredensuredsecuredcontouredalluredluredloord

Related words

agedcornedhealedpreservedprocessedrecoveredseasonedvulcanized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cured"?▾

"Cured" has 2 syllables: cur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "cured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cured" is /kjɔːd/.

What does "cured" mean?▾

Cured: To restore to health.

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