rio

Questions about rio

What does rio mean?

rio means "the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction".

How many syllables are in rio?

rio has 2 syllables: ri-o. The stress falls on "ri". In IPA it is /ˈɹioʊ/.

What is another word for rio?

Close synonyms include Rio de Janeiro. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is rio a common word?

rio is banded "Common" — everyday vocabulary in speech and writing. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.