How to pronounce carbide
Say it like KAR-byde. Carbide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrbaɪd/KAR-byde
UK British/ˈkɑːbaɪd/KAH-byde
- KAR
- byde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbide 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 "ah" in father.
- bydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of carbide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-byde.
What does carbide mean?
noun
- Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element
- The polyatomic ion C2−2, or any of its salts.
- The monatomic ion C⁴⁻, or any of its salts.
Questions about saying carbide
How do you pronounce carbide?
Say KAR-byde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbide?
Carbide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · byde.
Is carbide 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 /ˈkɑːbaɪd/ (KAH-byde).