How to Pronounce "die of curiosity"
expression
DYE-uhv kyur-ee-AH-suh-tee
DYE-ov kyur-ih-OS-i-tee
Definition
To be extremely eager or impatient to know something, sometimes to the point of feeling serious discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈəv/ /ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti
British English
dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv/ /kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE-uhv kyur-ee-AH-suh-tee
UK
DYE-ov kyur-ih-OS-i-tee
Listen in Context
I'm going to die of curiosity if you don't tell me the secret.
The kids will die of curiosity waiting for the surprise.
She said she'd explain later, but I might die of curiosity before then.
Seriously, I'm about to die of curiosity over your big news! Spill it!