English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Curved Pronunciation
Curved is pronounced KURVD, IPA /ˈkɝvd/.
KURVD
US /ˈkɝvd/ · UK /ˈkɜːvd/
Syllables: KURVD (1 syllable)
adjective: Bent in a smooth round line rather than running straight.
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Curved in a Sentence
- A curved staircase fills the whole entrance hall.
- The blade is slightly curved near the tip.
- They built a curved wall to follow the road.
Common Mispronunciations of Curved
Not KUR-vuhd
An -ed after a v adds no beat, so the word closes on a single vd cluster.
Not KARVD
The ur is the vowel of her, not the ar of car, which keeps curved and carved apart.
Tip: Curve, curved and curving all hold the same vowel throughout.
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