How to pronounce Curitiba
Say it like kyuu-ih-TEE-buh. Curitiba has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- kyuu
- ih
- TEE
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curitiba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyuuGive 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Curitiba
American and British speakers say Curitiba in essentially the same way: /ˌkjʊɪˈtibə/ in the US and /ˌkjʊɪˈtiːbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyuu-ih-TEE-buh.
What does Curitiba mean?
- a city in southeastern Brazil
Words that rhyme with Curitiba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Curitiba.
Questions about saying Curitiba
How do you pronounce Curitiba?
Say kyuu-ih-TEE-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjʊɪˈtibə/. In British English it is /ˌkjʊɪˈtiːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Curitiba?
Curitiba has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: kyuu · ih · TEE · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say Curitiba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkjʊɪˈtibə/ and the British form is /ˌkjʊɪˈtiːbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.