How to Pronounce Curvet

To pronounce "curvet", say CURV-et — 2 syllables, IPA /kɜːˈvɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɜːˈvɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curvet”

"curvet" has 2 syllables: curv-et.

What does curvet mean?

noun

  1. A particular leap in which a horse raises both forelegs at once, equally advanced, and, as the forelegs are falling, raises the hind legs, so that all the legs are in the air at once.
  2. A prank; a frolic.

verb

  1. Of a horse or, by extension, another animal: to leap about, to frolic.
  2. To cause to leap about, dart or jump.

Related words

vaultingcavortcavaultcurlcapriolegambolcurrycolt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curvet"?▾

"Curvet" has 2 syllables: curv · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "curvet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curvet" is /kɜːˈvɛt/.

What does "curvet" mean?▾

Curvet: A particular leap in which a horse raises both forelegs at once, equally advanced, and, as the forelegs are falling, raises the hind legs, so that all the legs are in the air at once.

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