How to pronounce carbine
Say it like KAR-been. Carbine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbine 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.
- beenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carbine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-been.
What does carbine mean?
- A rifle with a short barrel.
Where does carbine come from?
Ca. 1600, from French carabine.
Questions about saying carbine
How do you pronounce carbine?
Say KAR-been. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbin/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbine?
Carbine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · been.
Is carbine 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 /ˈkɑːbiːn/ (KAH-been).