How to pronounce curculio
Say it like kur-KYOO-lee-oh. Curculio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- kur
- KYOO
- lee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curculio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of curculio
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kur-KYOO-lee-oh.
What does curculio mean?
- Any of the genus Curculio of weevils.
Where does curculio come from?
Borrowed from translingual Curculio, from Latin curculiō (“weevil”).
Questions about saying curculio
How do you pronounce curculio?
Say kur-KYOO-lee-oh. The American pronunciation is /kɝˈkjulioʊ/. In British English it is /kɜːˈkjuːliəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curculio?
Curculio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kur · KYOO · lee · oh.
Is curculio 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 /kɜːˈkjuːliəʊ/ (kur-KYOO-lee-oh).