How to pronounce Curio in American English

/ˈkjʊrɪoʊ/

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Curio'

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#2: /k/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
Lips	The lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /j/
Tongue	The mid and front part of the tongue raises and presses against the roof of the mouth. The tip of the tongue comes down and touches behind the bottom front teeth.
Air	The throat compresses the airflow.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ʊ/
Tongue	The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
Lips	The lips flare.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /r/
Tongue	The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
Air	The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ɪ/
Tongue	The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
Lips	The lips separated and relaxed.
Jaw	The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /o/
Tongue	The back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ʊ/
Tongue	The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
Lips	The lips flare.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.