How to pronounce carb
Say it like KARB. Carb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑrb/KARB
UK British/kɑːb/KAHB
- KARB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHB.
What does carb mean?
noun
- The hole on a pipe which is covered and opened to control the inflow of air.“She lifted her thumb off the carb and breathed in the thick smoke.”
Words that rhyme with carb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carb.
Questions about saying carb
How do you pronounce carb?
Say KARB. The American pronunciation is /kɑrb/. In British English it is /kɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carb?
Carb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARB.
Is carb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːb/ (KAHB).