How to pronounce curettage
Say it like kyuur-ih-TAHZH. Curettage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHZH).
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- kyuur
- ih
- TAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curettage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of curettage
American and British speakers say curettage in essentially the same way: /ˌkjʊrɪˈtɑʒ/ in the US and /ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoor-rih-TAHZH.
What does curettage mean?
- The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.
Where does curettage come from?
Borrowed from French curettage.
Words that rhyme with curettage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curettage.
Questions about saying curettage
How do you pronounce curettage?
Say kyuur-ih-TAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjʊrɪˈtɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curettage?
Curettage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHZH). Broken into parts: kyuur · ih · TAHZH.
Do Americans and Brits say curettage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkjʊrɪˈtɑʒ/ and the British form is /ˌkjʊərɪˈtɑːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.