How to pronounce curators
Say it like KYUUR-uh-terz. Curators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of curators
- 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: KYUUR-uh-tuz.
Other ways to say curators
Curators also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kyuu-RAY-terz /kjʊˈreɪtɚz/
What does curators mean?
- plural of curator How to pronounce curator
Questions about saying curators
How do you pronounce curators?
Say KYUUR-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊrətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curators?
Curators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · uh · terz.
Is curators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkjʊrətəz/ (KYUUR-uh-tuz).