How to pronounce curcumin
Say it like KUR-kyuh-min. Curcumin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- kyuh
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curcumin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curcumin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-kyuh-min.
What does curcumin mean?
- A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.
Questions about saying curcumin
How do you pronounce curcumin?
Say KUR-kyuh-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝkjəmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːkjəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curcumin?
Curcumin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · kyuh · min.
Is curcumin 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 /ˈkɜːkjəmɪn/ (KUR-kyuh-min).