How to pronounce curvaceous
Say it like ker-VAY-shis. Curvaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ker
- VAY
- shis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curvaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curvaceous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-VAY-shis.
What does curvaceous mean?
- Having shapely and voluptuous curves; curvy.
Where does curvaceous come from?
From curv(e) + -aceous.
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Questions about saying curvaceous
How do you pronounce curvaceous?
Say ker-VAY-shis. The American pronunciation is /kɚˈveɪʃɪs/. In British English it is /kəˈveɪʃɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curvaceous?
Curvaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ker · VAY · shis.
Is curvaceous 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 /kəˈveɪʃɪs/ (kuh-VAY-shis).