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How do you pronounce epicurean?

The correct pronunciation of "epicurean" is:

ep-i-KYOO-ree-an

Here's a breakdown:

* ep - pronounced like "ep" in "epic"

* i - pronounced like the "i" in "hit"

* KYOO - pronounced like the "cue" in "queue"

* ree - pronounced like the "ree" in "tree"

* an - pronounced like the "an" in "can"

Tip: The emphasis is on the second syllable ("KYOO").

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