How to pronounce cucurbitaceous
Say it like kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-shus. Cucurbitaceous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- kyoo
- kur
- bih
- TAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cucurbitaceous 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.
- kurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cucurbitaceous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-shus.
What does cucurbitaceous mean?
- Pertaining to the gourd family, including cucumbers, pumpkins etc.
Where does cucurbitaceous come from?
From Latin cucurbita (“gourd”), + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with cucurbitaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cucurbitaceous.
Questions about saying cucurbitaceous
How do you pronounce cucurbitaceous?
Say kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /kjukɝbɪˈteɪʃəs/. In British English it is /kjuːkɜːbɪˈteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cucurbitaceous?
Cucurbitaceous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · kur · bih · TAY · shus.
Is cucurbitaceous 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 /kjuːkɜːbɪˈteɪʃəs/ (kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-shus).