How to Pronounce Curiosities

To pronounce "curiosities", say CUR-ios-it-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

CUR-ios-it-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “curiosities”

"curiosities" has 4 syllables: cur-ios-it-ies. It rhymes with atrocities and glossitis, if that helps it stick.

What does curiosities mean?

noun

  1. (uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.
  2. A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest.

    “He put the strangely shaped rock in his curiosity cabinet.”

Synonyms

inquisitiveness

Antonyms

ignorance

Words that rhyme with curiosities

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

atrocitiesglossitisanimositiesvelocities

Related words

curiousnesspeculiaritiesodditiescuriousitymysteriesfascinationinquisitiveeccentricities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curiosities"?▾

"Curiosities" has 4 syllables: cur · ios · it · ies.

What does "curiosities" mean?▾

Curiosities: (uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

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