How to pronounce currier
Say it like KUR-ree-er. Currier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ree
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Currier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of currier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-ree-uh.
What does currier mean?
- A specialist in the leather processing industry, who dresses the leather by beating, rubbing, scraping and coloring.
- One who grooms a horse with a curry comb.
Where does currier come from?
From Old French corier, from Latin coriarius (“tanner, currier”).
Words that rhyme with currier
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Words that sound like currier
Questions about saying currier
How do you pronounce currier?
Say KUR-ree-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɜriɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in currier?
Currier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ree · er.
Is currier 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 /ˈkɜriə/ (KUR-ree-uh).
What words sound the same as currier?
Currier sounds the same as courier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.