How do you pronounce "curtains"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtənz/ (KURT-uhnz). In British English: /kˈɜːtənz/ (K-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtənz/ (KURT-uhnz). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtənz/ (K-ɜt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtənz/ (KURT-uhnz), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtənz/ (K-ɜt).

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curtains

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/ˈkɝːtənz/

KURT-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtcur·ənztains

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