How to pronounce caraway
Say it like KAR-uh-way. Caraway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caraway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of caraway
American and British speakers say caraway in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈkærəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-way.
What does caraway mean?
- A biennial plant of species Carum carvi, native to Europe and Asia, mainly grown for its seed to be used as a culinary spice.
- The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.
- A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
Questions about saying caraway
How do you pronounce caraway?
Say KAR-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkærəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caraway?
Caraway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say caraway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkærəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.