How to pronounce currawong
Say it like KUHR-uh-wong. Currawong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR).
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- KUHR
- uh
- wong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Currawong 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.
- wongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of currawong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KUHR-uh-wong.
What does currawong mean?
- Any of the three species, and several subspecies, of large, mainly black, predatory passerine birds in the genus Strepera, endemic to Australia.
Where does currawong come from?
Probably from Yagara garrawaŋ, ultimately onomatopoeic.
Questions about saying currawong
How do you pronounce currawong?
Say KUHR-uh-wong. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌrəwɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌrəwɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in currawong?
Currawong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR). Broken into parts: KUHR · uh · wong.
Is currawong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkʌrəwɒŋ/ (KUHR-uh-wong).