How to Pronounce Curbing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CURB-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “curbing”

"curbing" has 2 syllables: curb-ing. It rhymes with perturbing and disturbing, if that helps it stick.

What does curbing mean?

verb

  1. To check, restrain or control.

    “"Curb your dog."”

  2. To rein in.

noun

  1. A row of curbstones; the material used to construct such a curb
  2. The damage caused to a wheel or tire by curbing (running the wheel or tire into or over a curb).

Synonyms

bowflexincurvatebehedgecurtaillimitbendfawn

Words that rhyme with curbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perturbingdisturbing

Related words

kerbbridlecontainholdcurtailamexrestrictconquer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curbing"?▾

"Curbing" has 2 syllables: curb · ing.

What does "curbing" mean?▾

Curbing: To check, restrain or control.

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