How to pronounce currying
Say it like KUR-ee-ing. Currying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Currying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of currying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHR-ee-ing.
What does currying mean?
- present participle and gerund of curry How to pronounce curry
- The technique of converting a function that takes multiple arguments into a sequence of functions that each take a single argument.
Questions about saying currying
How do you pronounce currying?
Say KUR-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in currying?
Currying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ee · ing.
Is currying 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 /ˈkʌriɪŋ/ (KUHR-ee-ing).