How to pronounce curule
Say it like KYUUR-ool. Curule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- ool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- oolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of curule
American and British speakers say curule in essentially the same way: /ˈkjʊrul/ in the US and /ˈkjʊruːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYUUR-ool.
What does curule mean?
- Designating a kind of elaborate ceremonial seat inlaid with ivory, used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome.
Where does curule come from?
From Latin curūlis (“of or pertaining to a chariot; curule chair”), from currus (“chariot”), from currō (“run”).
Questions about saying curule
How do you pronounce curule?
Say KYUUR-ool. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrul/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊruːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curule?
Curule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · ool.
Do Americans and Brits say curule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjʊrul/ and the British form is /ˈkjʊruːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.