How to Pronounce Curious

To pronounce "curious", say CUR-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkjɔː-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkjɔː-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curious”

"curious" has 2 syllables: cur-ious. It rhymes with spurious and furious, if that helps it stick.

What does curious mean?

adjective

Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
“Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it.”
Caused by curiosity.

Synonyms

enquiring, inquiring exquisitive investigative peery

Antonyms

incurious noncurious uncurious

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Words that rhyme with curious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spurious furious injurious uraeus murias

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curious"?▾

"Curious" has 2 syllables: cur · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "curious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curious" is /ˈkjɔː-/.

What does "curious" mean?▾

Curious: Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.

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