How to Pronounce “curricular”

American (US)

/kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/

British (UK)

/kəˈɹɪk.jə.lə/

adjective — Of, relating to, or following a curriculum.

Where the stress falls. “curricular” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ 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 "curricular" mean?

curricular (adjective): Of, relating to, or following a curriculum.

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

American English: /kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/. British English: /kəˈɹɪk.jə.lə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "curricular"?

/kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ in American English, /kəˈɹɪk.jə.lə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "curricular"?

“curricular” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.