How to Pronounce Curriculum

To pronounce "curriculum", say curr-IC-ul-um — 4 syllables, IPA /kɝˈɪkjəɫəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kɝˈɪkjəɫəm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kʌɹˈɪkjʊləm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “curriculum”

Break "curriculum" into 4 beats and lean on "IC" — that's the stressed one.

What does curriculum mean?

noun

  1. The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.
  2. The set of standards schools are required to teach all students.

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How do you pronounce "curriculum"?▾

To pronounce "curriculum", say curr-IC-ul-um — 4 syllables, IPA /kɝˈɪkjəɫəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "curriculum"?▾

"Curriculum" has 4 syllables: curr · ic · ul · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "curriculum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curriculum" is /kɝˈɪkjəɫəm/.

What does "curriculum" mean?▾

Curriculum: The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.

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