How to pronounce curassow
Say it like kyuh-ruh-SOH. Curassow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- kyuh
- ruh
- SOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curassow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of curassow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kyuh-ruh-SOH.
What does curassow mean?
- Any of several species of bird in the genera Nothocrax, Mitu, Pauxi, and Crax of the Cracidae family, limited to the Americas.
Where does curassow come from?
Related to Curaçao.
Words that rhyme with curassow
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Questions about saying curassow
How do you pronounce curassow?
Say kyuh-ruh-SOH. The American pronunciation is /kjʊrəˈsoʊ/. In British English it is /kjʊrəˈsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curassow?
Curassow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: kyuh · ruh · SOH.
Is curassow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kjʊrəˈsəʊ/ (kyuh-ruh-SOH).