How to Pronounce Curbed

To pronounce "curbed", say CURB-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CURB-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “curbed”

"curbed" has 2 syllables: curb-ed. It rhymes with perturbed and disturbed, if that helps it stick.

What does curbed mean?

verb

  1. To check, restrain or control.

    “"Curb your dog."”

  2. To rein in.

adjective

  1. Restrained

Synonyms

bowflexincurvatebehedgecurtaillimitbendfawn

Words that rhyme with curbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perturbeddisturbedunperturbedundisturbedherbedreverbed

Related words

restrainedcheckedconstrainedrestrictedlimitedcontrolledcontainedrepressed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curbed"?▾

"Curbed" has 2 syllables: curb · ed.

What does "curbed" mean?▾

Curbed: To check, restrain or control.

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