How to pronounce curby
Say it like KUR-bee. Curby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curby
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-bee.
What does curby mean?
- Affected by curbs (swellings around the hock).
Where does curby come from?
From curb + -y.
Words that rhyme with curby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curby.
Questions about saying curby
How do you pronounce curby?
Say KUR-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝbi/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curby?
Curby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · bee.
Is curby 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 /ˈkɜːbi/ (KUR-bee).