How to pronounce curdle
Say it like KUR-dul. Curdle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curdle 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curdle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-dul.
What does curdle mean?
- To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)“Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea.”
- To clot or coagulate; to cause to congeal, such as through cold. (metaphorically of blood)
- To cause a liquid to spoil and form clumps so that it no longer flows smoothly.
Where does curdle come from?
Metathesis of earlier dialectal cruddle, crudle, equivalent to curd + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with curdle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curdle.
Questions about saying curdle
How do you pronounce curdle?
Say KUR-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝdəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curdle?
Curdle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · dul.
Is curdle 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 /ˈkɜːdəl/ (KUR-dul).