How to Pronounce “curacao”

American (US)

/ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/

British (UK)

/ˌkjʊərəˈsəʊ/

Australian (AU)

/ˌkjʉːrəˈsəʉ/

noun — Alternative spelling of curaçao.

Where the stress falls. “curacao” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "curacao" mean?

curacao (noun): Alternative spelling of curaçao.

How do you pronounce "curacao" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/. British English: /ˌkjʊərəˈsəʊ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "curacao"?

/ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/ in American English, /ˌkjʊərəˈsəʊ/ in British English, /ˌkjʉːrəˈsəʉ/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "curacao"?

“curacao” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌkjʊərəˈsoʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.