How to Pronounce "curiosity"
word
/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/
kyoor-ee-AH-suh-tee
/kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti/
kyoor-i-O-si-tee
Definition
The desire to know, learn, or understand something. It can also mean an unusual or interesting thing that attracts attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/
British English
/kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kyoor-ee-AH-suh-tee
UK
kyoor-i-O-si-tee
Listen in Context
The child's curiosity made him ask many questions.
I opened the box out of curiosity.
His curiosity about space started in school.
Just out of curiosity, how did you find this place?