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How to pronounce course

course
/kɔːrs/
1 syllable

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Course, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

Of course I remember the news quite well.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce course?

Course is pronounced /kɔːrs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in course?

Course has 1 syllable.

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