How to pronounce curbing
Say it like KUR-bing. Curbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curbing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-bing.
What does curbing mean?
- A row of curbstones; the material used to construct such a curb.
- The damage caused to a wheel or tire by curbing (running the wheel or tire into or over a curb).
- present participle and gerund of curb How to pronounce curb
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Words that rhyme with curbing
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Questions about saying curbing
How do you pronounce curbing?
Say KUR-bing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curbing?
Curbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · bing.
Is curbing 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 /ˈkɜːbɪŋ/ (KUR-bing).