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curious

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkjʊərɪəs

Examples:

Lists of those questions are attractive to the intellectually curious.

There are late improvements in galvanism with a series of curious and interesting experiments.

He is curious of his suitor.

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Common mistakes of curious pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cu-'rious" instead of ""curious". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈkjʊər.i.əs/ in US and /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ in UK.
Overemphasizing vowels: Pronouncing "curious" with an exaggerated "u" sound can lead to "kyoo-ree-us". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on a quick, smooth transition between sounds, using the correct vowel sounds /ʊə/ or /ʊ/.
Dropping syllables: Some might shorten "curious" to "cur-us", omitting the middle syllable. This can make the word unclear. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly: /ˈkjʊər.i.əs/ or /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/.
Incorrect vowel sounds: Saying "curious" with an "o" sound, like "corious", is a common mistake. This changes the pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the correct vowel sounds, particularly the "u" in the first syllable.
Mispronouncing the "r": Some learners pronounce "curious" with a soft "r", sounding like "cure-ious". This is not accurate. Tip: Make sure to use a clear "r" sound, as in /ˈkjʊər.i.əs/ or /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/.

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How do you pronounce "curious"?

In American English, "curious" is pronounced as /ˈkjʊr.i.əs/, with the primary stress on the first syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /ˈkjʊər.i.əs/, but the vowel sound in the first syllable may be slightly longer.

What are the syllables in "curious"?

The word "curious" has three syllables: "cur", "i", and "ous". You can break it down as /ˈkjʊr/ - /i/ - /əs/, with the stress on the first syllable.

Is there a schwa in "curious"?

Yes, "curious" contains a schwa sound in the last syllable, pronounced as /əs/. This is a common feature in English where unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "curious"?

A common mistake is to misplace the stress, saying "curi-ous" instead of "CUR-i-ous". It's important to emphasize the first syllable to sound natural and clear.