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curiosity
Definition:
(nou) a state in which you want to learn more about something (nou) something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti
Examples:
As a genuine antediluvian he is a great curiosity, but a sideshow curiosity.
Eavesdrops to the door out of curiosity.
It serves to satisfy the curiosity of the OP.
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Common mistakes of curiosity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the first syllable, pronouncing it as "CUR-i-o-sity" [ˈkjʊər.iˌɒs.ɪ.ti] (UK) or [ˈkjʊr.iˌɑː.sə.ti] (US). Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable: "curiosity".
- Overlooking syllables: Some people may skip the second syllable, saying "curios-ity" instead of "cur-i-o-sity" [ˈkjʊər.iˌɒs.ɪ.ti] (UK) or [ˈkjʊr.iˌɑː.sə.ti] (US). Tip: Pronounce all three syllables clearly for accuracy.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "i" in "curiosity" as a long "ee" sound, leading to "cur-ee-osity". This is incorrect. Tip: Use a short "i" sound as in "sit" for the second syllable.
- Adding extra sounds: Some might add an extra "h" sound at the beginning, saying "hcuriosity". This is not standard. Tip: Start with a clear "k" sound: "curiosity".
- Forgetting the "t" sound: It's common for learners to drop the "t" sound in the last syllable, resulting in "curiosity" sounding like "curios-i". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.