How to Pronounce Curtailment

To pronounce "curtailment", say CURT-ailm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CURT-ailm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “curtailment”

"curtailment" has 3 syllables: curt-ailm-ent. It rhymes with ailment and derailment, if that helps it stick.

What does curtailment mean?

noun

  1. The act of curtailing

Words that rhyme with curtailment

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ailmentderailmentwailmentbailment

Related words

downsizingretrenchmentsuppressioncontractionrestrictconstraintrestraintnarrowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curtailment"?▾

"Curtailment" has 3 syllables: curt · ailm · ent.

What does "curtailment" mean?▾

Curtailment: The act of curtailing

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