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How do you pronounce the name of artist and composer Ciurlionis?

The correct pronunciation of "Ciurlionis" is:

CHOO-r-lee-OH-nis

* CHOO: Like the English word "choose"

* r: A soft "r" sound, similar to the "r" in "bird"

* lee: Like the English word "lee"

* OH: Like the English word "oh"

* nis: Like the English word "nice"

The stress is on the first syllable ("CHOO").

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