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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «cúrcuma» en English — Turmeric/3-syl/
/ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk/
Del latín medieval *terra merita* (tierra meritoria). La primera «r» a menudo se omite al hablar.
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·TUR·
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TUR
- mer - ic
ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Turmeric?
Turmeric is pronounced /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk/ — "TUR-mer-ic" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Turmeric?
Turmeric has 3 syllables: TUR-mer-ic. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Turmeric?
The first syllable — "TUR" — carries primary stress: /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk/.
Where does the word Turmeric come from?
Turmeric is a Latin loanword — From Medieval Latin *terra merita* (meritorious earth). The first "r" is often dropped in speech..
Is Turmeric pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Turmeric varies by dialect: AU /ˈtɜː.mər.ɪk/, UK /ˈtɜː.mər.ɪk/, US /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk/.
How can I practice pronouncing Turmeric?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: TUR—MER—IC. Stress the first syllable loudly.