How do you pronounce "curtain"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtən/ (KURT-uhn). In British English: /kˈɜːtən/ (K-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtən/ (KURT-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtən/ (K-ɜt).

Is "curtain" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtən/ (KURT-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtən/ (K-ɜt).

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curtain

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/ˈkɝːtən/

KURT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtcur·əntain

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