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How to pronounce cursor

cursor
/ˈkɜːsər/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Cursor, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Help me find the cursor. I lost sight of it.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce cursor?

Cursor is pronounced /ˈkɜːsər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cursor?

Cursor has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cursor?

The first syllable: /ˈkɜːsər/.

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