How to Pronounce Curiosity

To pronounce "curiosity", say CUR-ios-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “curiosity”

"curiosity" has 3 syllables: cur-ios-ity. It rhymes with animosity and atrocity, if that helps it stick.

What does curiosity 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

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Words that rhyme with curiosity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animosityatrocityferocityreciprocitypaucityvelocityvirtuositymonstrositygenerosityviscosityreligiositypomposity

Related words

curioraritypeculiarityoddmentwonderodditycuriousinquiry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curiosity"?▾

"Curiosity" has 3 syllables: cur · ios · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "curiosity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curiosity" is /ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/.

What does "curiosity" mean?▾

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

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