How to pronounce curvature
Say it like KUR-vuh-cher. Curvature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- vuh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curvature 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of curvature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-vuh-chuh.
What does curvature mean?
- The shape of something curved.
- The extent to which a subspace is curved within a metric space.
- The extent to which a Riemannian manifold is intrinsically curved.
Where does curvature come from?
From Latin curvare, from Latin curvatura.
Questions about saying curvature
How do you pronounce curvature?
Say KUR-vuh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝvətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːvətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curvature?
Curvature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · vuh · cher.
Is curvature 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 /ˈkɜːvətʃə/ (KUR-vuh-chuh).