How to pronounce curbside
Say it like KURB-syde. Curbside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURB).
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- KURB
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curbside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of curbside
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURB-syde.
What does curbside mean?
- Adjacent to the curb.“Airlines now often limit curbside check-in to select passengers.”
- A location next to the curb.
Where does curbside come from?
From curb + -side.
Questions about saying curbside
How do you pronounce curbside?
Say KURB-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝbˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːbˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curbside?
Curbside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURB). Broken into parts: KURB · syde.
Is curbside 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 /ˈkɜːbˌsaɪd/ (KURB-syde).