How to pronounce curtilage
Say it like KUR-tuh-lij. Curtilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- tuh
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curtilage 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curtilage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUR-tih-lij.
What does curtilage mean?
- A small piece of land, such as a garth or yard with the buildings and structures on it, immediately surrounding a dwelling house and legally regarded as part of its property; originally, such areas were enclosed by a fence or wall.
Where does curtilage come from?
Inherited from Middle English courtelage, curtilage, curtylage (“vegetable garden; croft; gardening, farming”), from Anglo-Norman curtilage, from Old French cortillage, courtillage (modern French courtillage (obsolete); compare Medieval Lat
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Questions about saying curtilage
How do you pronounce curtilage?
Say KUR-tuh-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝtəlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːtɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curtilage?
Curtilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · tuh · lij.
Is curtilage 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 /ˈkɜːtɪlɪdʒ/ (KUR-tih-lij).