How to Pronounce Curb

To pronounce "curb", say CURB — one syllable, IPA /kɜːb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɜːb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curb”

"curb" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with superb and perturb, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kerb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does curb mean?

noun

  1. A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
  2. A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.

verb

  1. To check, restrain or control.

    “"Curb your dog."”

  2. To rein in.

Synonyms

bowflexincurvatebehedgecurtaillimitbendfawn

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Words that rhyme with curb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

superbperturbdisturbkerbblurbverbreverbherberbscherberbe

Related words

kerbbridlecontainholdcurtailamexrestrictconquer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curb"?▾

"Curb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "curb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curb" is /kɜːb/.

What does "curb" mean?▾

Curb: A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)

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