How to pronounce carapace
Say it like KER-uh-pays. Carapace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrəˌpeɪs/KER-uh-pays
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- KER
- uh
- pays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carapace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- paysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does carapace mean?
noun
- A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- That which protects.
Questions about saying carapace
How do you pronounce carapace?
Say KER-uh-pays. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəˌpeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carapace?
Carapace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uh · pays.