How to pronounce curette
Say it like kyuu-RET. Curette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- kyuu
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of curette
American and British speakers say curette in essentially the same way: /kjʊˈrɛt/ in the US and /kjʊˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyuu-RET.
What does curette mean?
- A hand-held surgical instrument, often with a scoop or hook at its tip, used for cleaning or debriding biological tissue.
- To scrape with a curette.
Where does curette come from?
Borrowed from French curette, from curer (“to clean out, scrape out”).
Words that rhyme with curette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curette.
Questions about saying curette
How do you pronounce curette?
Say kyuu-RET. The American pronunciation is /kjʊˈrɛt/. In British English it is /kjʊˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curette?
Curette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: kyuu · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say curette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjʊˈrɛt/ and the British form is /kjʊˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.