How do you pronounce "cure"?

In American English: /ˈkjʊr/ (KYUUR). In British English: /kjˈʊə/ (KY-uu). In Canadian English: /ˈkjʊr/ (KYUUR). In Australian English: /kjˈʊə/ (KY-uu).

Is "cure" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkjʊr/ (KYUUR), while in British English it's /kjˈʊə/ (KY-uu).

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cure

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/ˈkjʊr/

KYUUR

Syllable Breakdown

kjʊrcure

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