How to pronounce curtailment
Say it like ker-TAYL-munt. Curtailment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYL).
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- ker
- TAYL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curtailment 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.
- TAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curtailment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kur-TAYL-munt.
What does curtailment mean?
- The act of curtailing.
Where does curtailment come from?
From curtail + -ment.
Words that rhyme with curtailment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curtailment.
Questions about saying curtailment
How do you pronounce curtailment?
Say ker-TAYL-munt. The American pronunciation is /kɚˈteɪlmənt/. In British English it is /kɜːˈteɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curtailment?
Curtailment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYL). Broken into parts: ker · TAYL · munt.
Is curtailment 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 /kɜːˈteɪlmənt/ (kur-TAYL-munt).