How to pronounce curation
Say it like kyuh-RAY-shun. Curation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
- kyuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curation 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curation
American and British speakers say curation in essentially the same way: /kjəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /kjəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyuh-RAY-shun.
What does curation mean?
- The act of curating, of organizing and maintaining a collection of artworks or artifacts.
- The manual updating of information in a database.
- The selective assembly and presentation of information.
Where does curation come from?
From Middle English curacioun, curacion, from Old French curacion, from Latin cūrātiō.
Words that rhyme with curation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curation.
Questions about saying curation
How do you pronounce curation?
Say kyuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kjəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /kjəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curation?
Curation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: kyuh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say curation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /kjəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.