How to Pronounce "curtail"
word
kɝˈteɪɫ
ker-TAYL
kɜːtˈeɪl
kur-TAYL
Definition
To reduce, limit, or make something shorter; to cut down the amount or extent of something, often related to rights, activities, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɝˈteɪɫ
British English
kɜːtˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ker-TAYL
UK
kur-TAYL
Listen in Context
The company will curtail its spending this year.
They decided to curtail the celebration because of the weather.
New laws may curtail our freedom.
Budget cuts forced the school to curtail after-school programs.