How to pronounce curbstone
Say it like KURB-stohn. Curbstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURB).
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- KURB
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curbstone 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.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of curbstone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KURB-stohn.
What does curbstone mean?
- US spelling of kerbstone.
Where does curbstone come from?
From curb + stone.
Questions about saying curbstone
How do you pronounce curbstone?
Say KURB-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝbˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːbˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curbstone?
Curbstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURB). Broken into parts: KURB · stohn.
Is curbstone 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 /ˈkɜːbˌstəʊn/ (KURB-stohn).