How to Pronounce Curvy

To pronounce "curvy", say CURVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɜːvi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɜːvi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “curvy”

"curvy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nervy and scurvy, if that helps it stick.

What does curvy mean?

adjective

  1. Having curves.
  2. Buxom or curvaceous.

    “I love this woman and her curvy body.”

Synonyms

Rubenesquezaftigcurvedsinuoustortuouswavy

Words that rhyme with curvy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nervyscurvytopsy-turvycurveyturvyhurvey

Related words

curvaceousfull-bosomedbuxomvoluptuousbosomysonsyshapelysonsie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curvy"?▾

"Curvy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "curvy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curvy" is /ˈkɜːvi/.

What does "curvy" mean?▾

Curvy: Having curves.

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