How Many Syllables Are in "Curiosity"?
curiosity has 5 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
cu-ri-os-i-ty
- Word
- curiosity
- Syllable count
- 5
- Pronunciation
- /ˌkjʊ.riˈɑ.sə.ti/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A strong wish to know or learn something.
Example sentence
Her curiosity led her to ask many questions.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..
Related words
- imagination — 5 syllables — im-ag-i-na-tion
- knowledge — 2 syllables — know-ledge