How to pronounce curial
Say it like KYUUR-ee-ul. Curial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curial
American and British speakers say curial in essentially the same way: /ˈkjʊriəl/ in the US and /ˈkjʊəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOR-ee-ul.
What does curial mean?
- Pertaining to a court; courtly.
- Pertaining to the papal curia.
- A member of a curia, especially of that of Rome or the later Italian sovereignties.
Where does curial come from?
Borrowed from Middle French curial, from Latin cūriālis.
Questions about saying curial
How do you pronounce curial?
Say KYUUR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊriəl/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curial?
Curial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say curial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjʊriəl/ and the British form is /ˈkjʊəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.