How to Pronounce "curio"
word
ˈkjʊɹioʊ
KYUR-ee-oh
kjˈʊɹɪˌəʊ
kyur-EE-uh-oh
Definition
A small, unusual, or interesting object, often kept for decoration or as a collectible, sometimes with historical or unique value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkjʊɹioʊ
British English
kjˈʊɹɪˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KYUR-ee-oh
UK
kyur-EE-uh-oh
Listen in Context
This curio is over a hundred years old.
He bought a small curio from the antique store.
The museum has a shelf of rare curios.
Grandpa used to collect all sorts of strange curios from his travels.