How to Pronounce Cures

To pronounce "cures", say CUR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

CUR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cures”

"cures" has 2 syllables: cur-es. It rhymes with obscures and yours, if that helps it stick.

What does cures mean?

noun

  1. A method, device or medication that restores good health.
  2. Act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health after a disease, or to soundness after injury.

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

curacyheal

Words that rhyme with cures

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscuresyoursensuresassuresluresenduresmaturescontourssecuresdetoursinsuresmures

Related words

curativeremedyhealdiseasesdrugsfixeshealsmedicines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cures"?▾

"Cures" has 2 syllables: cur · es.

What does "cures" mean?▾

Cures: A method, device or medication that restores good health.

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