How to pronounce carabine
Say it like KAR-uh-bin. Carabine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carabine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carabine
American and British speakers say carabine in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəbɪn/ in the US and /ˈkærəbɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-bin.
What does carabine mean?
- To attach via carabiner.
- A carbine.
Where does carabine come from?
From French carabine.
Questions about saying carabine
How do you pronounce carabine?
Say KAR-uh-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkærəbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carabine?
Carabine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · bin.
Do Americans and Brits say carabine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəbɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkærəbɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.