How to Pronounce Curcumin

To pronounce "curcumin", say CURC-um-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “curcumin”

"curcumin" has 3 syllables: curc-um-in.

What does curcumin mean?

noun

  1. A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.

Synonyms

circumin

Related words

curcuminecurcuminoidcyclocurcuminoctahydrocurcuminoctahydrocurcuminoidmitocurcuminmitocurcuminoidcurcumene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curcumin"?▾

"Curcumin" has 3 syllables: curc · um · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "curcumin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curcumin" is /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/.

What does "curcumin" mean?▾

Curcumin: A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.

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