How to Pronounce "curfews"
word
ˈkɝfjuz
KUR-fyooz
kˈɜːfjuːz
KUR-fyooz
Definition
A curfew is a rule or law that tells people when they must stay inside, usually at night or during emergencies. It can also mean the set time when someone, especially young people, have to return home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɝfjuz
British English
kˈɜːfjuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUR-fyooz
UK
KUR-fyooz
Listen in Context
Last night, the city imposed strict curfews after the storm.
Teenagers sometimes have different curfews than their younger siblings.
Many countries used curfews to keep people safe during the pandemic.
My parents always had stricter curfews for me than for my brothers.