How to pronounce curie
Say it like kyuh-REE. Curie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- kyuh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curie
American and British speakers say curie in essentially the same way: /kjʊˈri/ in the US and /kjʊˈriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyuh-REE.
Other ways to say curie
Curie also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KYUUR-ee /ˈkjʊri/
What does curie mean?
- 3.7×10¹⁰ decays per second, as a unit of radioactivity. Symbol Ci.
Where does curie come from?
Borrowed from French curie.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ci
Words that rhyme with curie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curie.
Questions about saying curie
How do you pronounce curie?
Say kyuh-REE. The American pronunciation is /kjʊˈri/. In British English it is /kjʊˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curie?
Curie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: kyuh · REE.
Do Americans and Brits say curie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjʊˈri/ and the British form is /kjʊˈriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.