How to Pronounce Curses

To pronounce "curses", say CURS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɜːsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɜːsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curses”

"curses" has 2 syllables: curs-es. It rhymes with versus and intersperses, if that helps it stick.

What does curses mean?

noun

  1. A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
  2. A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

verb

  1. To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

interjection

  1. Expression of annoyance or frustration.

Synonyms

swear

Antonyms

bless

Words that rhyme with curses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

versusinterspersesconversesreimbursesnursesreversespurseshearsesrehearses

Related words

maledictimprecateexecrationbeshrewbedamnjinxswearingcuss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curses"?▾

"Curses" has 2 syllables: curs · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "curses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curses" is /ˈkɜːsɪz/.

What does "curses" mean?▾

Curses: A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

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