How to pronounce curd
Say it like KURD. Curd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of curd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURD.
What does curd mean?
- The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese, dahi, etc.
- Dahi.
- A solid piece of coagulated scrambled egg.
- To form curd; to curdle.
- To cause to coagulate or thicken; to cause to congeal; to curdle.
Where does curd come from?
From Middle English curd, a metathetic variant of crud, crudde (“coagulated substance”).
Words that rhyme with curd
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Questions about saying curd
How do you pronounce curd?
Say KURD. The American pronunciation is /kɝd/. In British English it is /kɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curd?
Curd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURD.
Is curd 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 /kɜːd/ (KURD).