How to Pronounce "curies"
word
ˈkjʊɹi/, /kjʊˈɹi
KYOO-reez
kˈʌɹɪz
KYUR-iz
Definition
'Curies' is the plural of 'curie,' a unit used to measure radioactivity, specifically how much radioactive material is present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkjʊɹi/, /kjʊˈɹi
British English
kˈʌɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KYOO-reez
UK
KYUR-iz
Listen in Context
The lab measured five curies of radioactivity in the sample.
Old medical equipment sometimes contains several curies of radioactive material.
Danger signs warn about areas with high levels of curies.
They found over ten curies leaking from the reactor, so the area was evacuated immediately.