How to pronounce curled
Say it like KURLD. Curled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KURLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of curled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURLD.
What does curled mean?
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Words that rhyme with curled
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Questions about saying curled
How do you pronounce curled?
Say KURLD. The American pronunciation is /kɝld/. In British English it is /kɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curled?
Curled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURLD.
Is curled 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 /kɜːld/ (KURLD).