How to Pronounce Cussed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cussed”

"cussed" has 2 syllables: cuss-ed. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

What does cussed mean?

verb

  1. To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

adjective

  1. Ill-tempered, nasty, obstinate.

adverb

  1. (degree) Very, cussedly, accursedly.

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Words that rhyme with cussed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

obdurateobstinateunrepentantunregeneratedunregeneratediscrabbedcrotchety

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cussed"?▾

"Cussed" has 2 syllables: cuss · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "cussed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cussed" is /kʌst/.

What does "cussed" mean?▾

Cussed: To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

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