American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'curb' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "curb" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "curb"

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Simple pronunciation
kerb
IPA transcription
/kʰɚb̚/
Word frequency
8,524th

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What does "curb" mean?

  1. 1.a short edge along the street that marks the edge of where people can walk and where cars drive
  2. 2.to control or limit something

Examples of "curb" in a sentence

  • You should curb your enthusiasm a little.
  • The city planted trees along the curb.
  • The government is trying to curb pollution.

How common is "curb"?

Curb is the 8,524th most common word in English.

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