How to pronounce curricular
Say it like kuh-RIK-yuh-lur. Curricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK).
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- kuh
- RIK
- yuh
- lur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curricular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of curricular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-RIK-yuh-luh.
What does curricular mean?
- Of, relating to, or following a curriculum.
Where does curricular come from?
From curriculum + -ar.
Words that rhyme with curricular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curricular.
Questions about saying curricular
How do you pronounce curricular?
Say kuh-RIK-yuh-lur. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪkjəˌlɝ/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curricular?
Curricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK). Broken into parts: kuh · RIK · yuh · lur.
Is curricular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈrɪkjələ/ (kuh-RIK-yuh-luh).