How to Pronounce “curtain

word

/ˈkɝtən/
KUR-tuhn
/kˈɜːtən/
KUR-tuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkɝtən/

British English

/kˈɜːtən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KUR-tuhn

UK

KUR-tuhn

Listen in Context

When the curtain came down, the audience clapped for five minutes.

She opened the curtain to let in some light.

The blue curtains match the sofa.

Please close the curtain before you change.