How to pronounce curari
Say it like kyoo-RAR-ay. Curari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR).
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- kyoo
- RAR
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- RARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of curari
American and British speakers say curari in essentially the same way: /ˌkjuˈræˌreɪ/ in the US and /ˌkjuːˈræˌreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoo-RAR-ay.
What does curari mean?
- Alternative form of curare.
Questions about saying curari
How do you pronounce curari?
Say kyoo-RAR-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjuˈræˌreɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkjuːˈræˌreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curari?
Curari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR). Broken into parts: kyoo · RAR · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say curari the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkjuˈræˌreɪ/ and the British form is /ˌkjuːˈræˌreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.