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Try LingUp Now!Begin with a 'k' sound as in 'cat'.
Move to 'ʊr' with rounded lips like in 'put'.
End with 'iər', a quick 'ee' sound transitioning to a schwa 'ər'.
kour-ree-er
cur-re-yer
cor-yer
Start with the 'k' sound as in 'cat'.
Use 'ʊr' as in 'put'.
Finish with 'iə', moving from 'ee' to a slight schwa.
kour-ree-ah
cur-i-ah
cor-ee-ah
Yes, the 'r' is pronounced in both American and British accents.
In American English, it's a quick 'ee' sound; in British, it's slightly more open 'iə'.
No, the stress is on the first syllable, 'cour'.
Someone who delivers messages, packages, or mail.
/ˈkʊr.i.ərd/
Sent by courier
/ˈkʊr.i.ər.ɪŋ/
The act of delivering by courier
/ˈkʊr.i.ər ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
A company providing courier services
Adding 'ed' changes stress slightly to 'cour-ier-ed'.
Adding 'ing' changes the ending sound to 'ɪŋ'.
Adding 'service' requires a pause or linking sound between words.
Practice the 'ʊ' sound separately to ensure clarity.
Emphasize the first syllable for proper stress.
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