How to Pronounce Carioca

To pronounce "carioca", say CAR-ioc-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

CAR-ioc-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “carioca”

"carioca" has 3 syllables: car-ioc-a. It rhymes with cloaca and phoca, if that helps it stick.

What does carioca mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro.

noun

  1. A sideways step in which one leg crosses over the other.

Words that rhyme with carioca

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cloacaphocaboccemokaserokaiacoccakataokaalokaarocha

Related words

caracolingcaracolcurvetteceroccorvettocaracolecurvetcoupee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carioca"?▾

"Carioca" has 3 syllables: car · ioc · a.

What does "carioca" mean?▾

Carioca: An inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro.

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