How to Pronounce "carioca"
word
ˌkɛɹiˈoʊkə
ker-ee-OH-kuh
kˌæɹɪˈəʊkɐ
ka-ree-OH-kuh
Definition
A 'carioca' is a person from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It can also describe anything related to Rio de Janeiro.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɛɹiˈoʊkə
British English
kˌæɹɪˈəʊkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ker-ee-OH-kuh
UK
ka-ree-OH-kuh
Listen in Context
She is a proud carioca.
A carioca loves the beach.
The festival had carioca music and dancing.
If you want authentic samba, talk to a carioca!