How to pronounce curragh
Say it like KUHR-uh. Curragh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR).
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- KUHR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curragh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curragh
American and British speakers say curragh in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌrə/ in the US and /ˈkʌrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHR-uh.
Other ways to say curragh
Curragh also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KUR-ruh /ˈkɜrə/
What does curragh mean?
- Alternative spelling of currach.
Questions about saying curragh
How do you pronounce curragh?
Say KUHR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌrə/. In British English it is /ˈkʌrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curragh?
Curragh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR). Broken into parts: KUHR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say curragh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌrə/ and the British form is /ˈkʌrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.