How to Pronounce "curare"
word
ˌkjuˈɹæˌɹeɪ
kyoo-RAIR-ay
kjˈʊɹeə
kyoo-URR-ee-uh
Definition
Curare is a poisonous substance from plants in South America, traditionally used on arrows or darts to paralyze animals during hunting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkjuˈɹæˌɹeɪ
British English
kjˈʊɹeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kyoo-RAIR-ay
UK
kyoo-URR-ee-uh
Listen in Context
Curare comes from rainforest plants.
Native hunters used curare for hunting animals.
Curare can cause paralysis if it enters the body.
Scientists studied the effects of curare to develop anesthesia drugs.