How to pronounce carafe
Say it like kuh-RAF. Carafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAF).
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- kuh
- RAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carafe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of carafe
American and British speakers say carafe in essentially the same way: /kəˈræf/ in the US and /kəˈræf/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RAF.
What does carafe mean?
- A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
- A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used both for serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decanter
Words that rhyme with carafe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carafe.
Questions about saying carafe
How do you pronounce carafe?
Say kuh-RAF. The American pronunciation is /kəˈræf/. In British English it is /kəˈræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carafe?
Carafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAF). Broken into parts: kuh · RAF.
Do Americans and Brits say carafe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈræf/ and the British form is /kəˈræf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.