How to pronounce carioca
Say it like ker-ee-OH-kuh. Carioca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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US American/ˌkɛriˈoʊkə/ker-ee-OH-kuh
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- ker
- ee
- OH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carioca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does carioca mean?
noun
- A sideways step in which one leg crosses over the other.
- Alternative form of Carioca.
Where does carioca come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese carioca.
Words that rhyme with carioca
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Questions about saying carioca
How do you pronounce carioca?
Say ker-ee-OH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛriˈoʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carioca?
Carioca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ker · ee · OH · kuh.