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How to pronounce 'curve' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "curve"

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Simple pronunciation
kerv
IPA transcription
/kʰɚv/
Word frequency
5,081st

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What does "curve" mean?

  1. 1.A line that bends smoothly and is not straight
  2. 2.To bend or move something to follow a line that is not straight

Examples of "curve" in a sentence

  • The road has a sharp curve ahead.
  • The graph shows a downward curve in sales.
  • She drew a perfect curve on her art project.

How common is "curve"?

Curve is the 5,081st most common word in English.

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