How to pronounce curio
Say it like KYUUR-ee-oh. Curio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of curio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KYOOR-ree-oh.
What does curio mean?
- A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
Where does curio come from?
Clipping of curiosity, 1851.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying curio
How do you pronounce curio?
Say KYUUR-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊəriˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curio?
Curio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · ee · oh.
Is curio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkjʊəriˌəʊ/ (KYOOR-ree-oh).