How to pronounce curator
Say it like KYUUR-uh-ter. Curator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of curator
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kyoor-RAY-tuh.
Other ways to say curator
Curator also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kyuu-RAY-ter /kjʊˈreɪtɚ/
What does curator mean?
- the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
Where does curator come from?
From Latin cūrātor (“one who has care of a thing, a manager, guardian, trustee”), from cūrāre (“to take care of”), from cūra (“care, heed, attention, anxiety, grief”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying curator
How do you pronounce curator?
Say KYUUR-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrətɚ/. In British English it is /kjʊəˈreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curator?
Curator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · uh · ter.
Is curator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kjʊəˈreɪtə/ (kyoor-RAY-tuh).