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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Start with 'hur', which rhymes with 'her'.
Step 2: Say 'ri' quickly, like in 'ri-pen'.
Step 3: End with 'cane', which sounds like 'cane' (a walking stick).
har-rhe-cane
hu-re-kyne
hur-a-cain
Step 1: Start with 'hur', which sounds like 'huh'.
Step 2: Say 'ri' quickly, as in 'ri-der'.
Step 3: End with 'cane', pronounced like 'cane' (a strong stick).
har-rhe-cane
hu-re-kyne
hur-a-cain
In 'hurricane', the stress is on the first syllable to signal the primary sound.
Say it like the word 'cane', with a long 'e' sound.
Focus on keeping 'ri' short and light, not like 'ree'.
A type of storm with strong winds and rain.
/ˈhʌri/
To move or act quickly.
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
Course of study in a school.
/ˈkjʊəriəs/
Eager to learn or know.
- 'hur' in 'hurricane' is longer.
- Initial sounds differ, 'cur' is shorter.
- 'cur' in 'curious' is pronounced differently.
Break the word into 'hur', 'ri', 'cane' and practice each part separately.
Listen to native speakers and mimic their pronunciation for accuracy.
