How to Pronounce Cucurbit

To pronounce "cucurbit", say CUC-urb-it — 3 syllables, IPA /kjuːˈkɜːbɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kjuːˈkɜːbɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cucurbit”

"cucurbit" has 3 syllables: cuc-urb-it.

What does cucurbit mean?

noun

  1. Any member of the Cucurbita genus of gourds.
  2. A receptacle, originally gourd-shaped and used for liquids or chemicals; a bottle or other container.

Related words

cucurbitagourdsquashcucumbercushawpepopumpkintinda

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cucurbit"?▾

"Cucurbit" has 3 syllables: cuc · urb · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "cucurbit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cucurbit" is /kjuːˈkɜːbɪt/.

What does "cucurbit" mean?▾

Cucurbit: Any member of the Cucurbita genus of gourds.

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