How to Pronounce Curtain

To pronounce "curtain", say CURT-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɜːtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɜːtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curtain”

"curtain" has 2 syllables: curt-ain. It rhymes with uncertain and burton, if that helps it stick.

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

What does curtain mean?

noun

  1. A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
  2. A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

verb

  1. To cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains.
  2. To hide, cover or separate as if by a curtain.

Synonyms

becurtain

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Words that rhyme with curtain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncertainburtoncurtinurtonwortonbertinberton

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curtain"?▾

"Curtain" has 2 syllables: curt · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "curtain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curtain" is /ˈkɜːtn̩/.

What does "curtain" mean?▾

Curtain: A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

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