How to pronounce curtailed
Say it like ker-TAYLD. Curtailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYLD).
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- ker
- TAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curtailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of curtailed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-TAYLD.
What does curtailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of curtail How to pronounce curtail
Words that rhyme with curtailed
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Questions about saying curtailed
How do you pronounce curtailed?
Say ker-TAYLD. The American pronunciation is /kɚˈteɪld/. In British English it is /kəˈteɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curtailed?
Curtailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYLD). Broken into parts: ker · TAYLD.
Is curtailed 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 /kəˈteɪld/ (kuh-TAYLD).