How to pronounce curbed
Say it like KURBD. Curbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KURBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of curbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURBD.
What does curbed mean?
Words that rhyme with curbed
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Questions about saying curbed
How do you pronounce curbed?
Say KURBD. The American pronunciation is /kɝbd/. In British English it is /kɜːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curbed?
Curbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURBD.
Is curbed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɜːbd/ (KURBD).