How to Pronounce Curry

To pronounce "curry", say CURRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkʌ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkʌ.ɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “curry”

"curry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flurry and worry, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: currie, currey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does curry mean?

noun

  1. One of a family of dishes originating from South Asian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce.
  2. A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavoured with curry powder.

verb

  1. To cook or season with curry powder.

Synonyms

Ruby Murraycurry powder

Words that rhyme with curry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flurryworryslurryhurryfurryhouriburrylurryskurryblurrysurreygurry

Related words

dressgroomcorrieqaricarlcurielikedear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curry"?▾

"Curry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "curry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curry" is /ˈkʌ.ɹi/.

What does "curry" mean?▾

Curry: One of a family of dishes originating from South Asian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce.

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