How to Pronounce Cursor

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɜɹsəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cursor”

"cursor" has 2 syllables: curs-or. It rhymes with precursor and nurser, if that helps it stick.

What does cursor mean?

noun

  1. A part of any of several scientific instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position
  2. A moving icon or other representation of the position of the pointing device

verb

  1. To navigate by means of the cursor keys.

Synonyms

the caretthe iterator pattern

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Words that rhyme with cursor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precursornurserbursarcurserversorworserreverserversertersermercer

Related words

pointerupdatablepoisedeclaretravellerprecursorpointinghover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cursor"?▾

"Cursor" has 2 syllables: curs · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "cursor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cursor" is /kɜɹsəɹ/.

What does "cursor" mean?▾

Cursor: A part of any of several scientific instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position

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