How to pronounce curvesome
Say it like KURV-sum. Curvesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURV).
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- KURV
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curvesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of curvesome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURV-sum.
What does curvesome mean?
- Curvy.“a curvesome street”
- Curvaceous.
Where does curvesome come from?
From curve + -some.
Questions about saying curvesome
How do you pronounce curvesome?
Say KURV-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝvsəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːvsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curvesome?
Curvesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURV). Broken into parts: KURV · sum.
Is curvesome 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 /ˈkɜːvsəm/ (KURV-sum).