How to pronounce caracal
Say it like KAR-uh-kal. Caracal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- kal
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caracal 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.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of caracal
American and British speakers say caracal in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəˌkæl/ in the US and /ˈkærəˌkæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-kal.
What does caracal mean?
- A type of cat native to Southern Africa, West Asia, and parts of Central and South Asia, Caracal caracal.
Questions about saying caracal
How do you pronounce caracal?
Say KAR-uh-kal. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəˌkæl/. In British English it is /ˈkærəˌkæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caracal?
Caracal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · kal.
Do Americans and Brits say caracal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəˌkæl/ and the British form is /ˈkærəˌkæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.