How to pronounce carat
Say it like KER-ut. Carat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce carat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KER
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carat 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carat
American and British speakers say carat in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛrət/ in the US and /ˈkærət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ut.
What does carat mean?
- A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.
- A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.“18-carat gold is 75% gold by mass. 24-carat gold is pure.”
Words that rhyme with carat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carat.
Words that sound like carat
Questions about saying carat
How do you pronounce carat?
Say KER-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrət/. In British English it is /ˈkærət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carat?
Carat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say carat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛrət/ and the British form is /ˈkærət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as carat?
Carat sounds the same as karat, carrot in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.