How to pronounce curvy
Say it like KUR-vee. Curvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curvy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curvy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-vee.
What does curvy mean?
- Having curves.
- Buxom or curvaceous.“I love this woman and her curvy body.”
- Overweight.
Where does curvy come from?
From curve + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with curvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curvy.
Questions about saying curvy
How do you pronounce curvy?
Say KUR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝvi/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curvy?
Curvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · vee.
Is curvy 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 /ˈkɜːvi/ (KUR-vee).