How to pronounce "cœur" in English
kɜːr
KUR
Primary stress: KUR
Hear native speakers say cœur in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cœur”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KUR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "cœur" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "cœur" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "cœur" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "cœur" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "cœur is" sounds like "cœur-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "cœur" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Thanks to the Bureaux du cœur, Julien, a precarious worker, has settled in my company offices - since Friday - to spend the night and the weekend there.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“4 months in Sacré-Cœur University.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“He says Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connait pas.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cœur”
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Thanks to the Bureaux du cœur, Julien, a precarious worker, has settled in my company offices - since Friday - to spend the night and the weekend there.
Hear it in context: “cœur”
35 clipsThe English word “cœur” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kɜːr (phonetic respelling: KUR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KUR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “cœur” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 35 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cœur” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @9:13
“and for 24 hours, your offices have been completely empty. Thanks to the Bureaux du cœur, Julien, a precarious worker, has settled in my company offices - since Friday - to spend the night and the weekend there. Julien, a precarious worker, has settled in my company offices -”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @8:03
“microeconomics that normally is done in 4 months in Sacré-Cœur University. This is how I created love for”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @9:59
“Pascal has a different view on this world. He says Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connait pas. The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing. connait pas. The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.”
Definition & Meaning: “cœur”
- A contemptible or inferior dog.
- A detestable person.
Example Sentences (3)
- “A fals double tunge is more fiers and fell Then Cerberus the cur couching in the kenel of hel; Wherof hereafter, I thinke for to write,”
- “This butcher's cur is venom-mouth'd, and I have not the power to muzzle him.”
- “Thanks to the Bureaux du cœur, Julien, a precarious worker, has settled in my company offices - since Friday - to spend the night and the weekend there.”
Pronounce: “cœur”
- Pronunciation:
- KUR
- Syllables:
- KUR
- Written Hyphenation:
- cur
- Primary stress:
- KUR
- IPA:
- kɜːr
- Hear it in context
- cœur
Words that Rhyme with “cœur”
-ɜrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cœur" (⁄kɜːr⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cœur" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cœur
How do you pronounce “cœur”?
“cœur” is pronounced ⁄kɜːr⁄ (KUR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “cœur”?
The primary stress in “cœur” is on “KUR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “cœur” mean?
A contemptible or inferior dog.
How can I hear “cœur” used in real sentences?
This page has 35 real-world video examples of “cœur” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cœur”?
Single-syllable words like "cœur" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "cœur" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.