How to pronounce cucurbit
Say it like kyoo-KUR-bit. Cucurbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- kyoo
- KUR
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cucurbit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cucurbit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kyoo-KUR-bit.
What does cucurbit mean?
- Any member of the family Cucurbitaceae of gourds.
Where does cucurbit come from?
From Middle English cocurbite, concurbite, cucurbita, cucurbite, from Middle French cucurbite and Latin cucurbita.
Questions about saying cucurbit
How do you pronounce cucurbit?
Say kyoo-KUR-bit. The American pronunciation is /kjuˈkɝbɪt/. In British English it is /kjuˈkɜːbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cucurbit?
Cucurbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: kyoo · KUR · bit.
Is cucurbit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kjuˈkɜːbɪt/ (kyoo-KUR-bit).