How to pronounce curacao
Say it like KYUUR-uh-sow. Curacao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- uh
- sow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curacao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of curacao
American and British speakers say curacao in essentially the same way: /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/ in the US and /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYUUR-uh-sow.
What does curacao mean?
- Alternative spelling of curaçao.
Questions about saying curacao
How do you pronounce curacao?
Say KYUUR-uh-sow. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curacao?
Curacao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · uh · sow.
Do Americans and Brits say curacao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈkjʊrəˌsaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.