How to Pronounce Curlew

To pronounce "curlew", say CURL-ew — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɜːlju/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɜːlju/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curlew”

"curlew" has 2 syllables: curl-ew. It rhymes with purloo, if that helps it stick.

What does curlew mean?

noun

  1. Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius of the family Scolopacidae, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.
  2. A stone curlew.

Words that rhyme with curlew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

purloo

Related words

sandpiperthighedeskimohudsoniansandpiperssabrebillwhimbrelwimbrel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curlew"?▾

"Curlew" has 2 syllables: curl · ew.

What is the IPA transcription of "curlew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curlew" is /ˈkɜːlju/.

What does "curlew" mean?▾

Curlew: Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius of the family Scolopacidae, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.

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