How to pronounce curry
Say it like KUHR-ee. Curry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR).
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- KUHR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curry
American and British speakers say curry in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌri/ in the US and /ˈkʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHR-ee.
Other ways to say curry
Curry also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KUR-ree /ˈkɜri/
What does curry mean?
- (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
- season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
- treat by incorporating fat“curry tanned leather”
- give a neat appearance to“groom the dogs”“dress the horses”
Where does curry come from?
Earlier cury found in 1390 cookbook Forme of Cury (Forms of Cooking) by court chefs of Richard II of England.
Words that rhyme with curry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curry.
Questions about saying curry
How do you pronounce curry?
Say KUHR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌri/. In British English it is /ˈkʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curry?
Curry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHR). Broken into parts: KUHR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say curry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌri/ and the British form is /ˈkʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.