How to pronounce carbo
Say it like KAR-boh. Carbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrboʊ/KAR-boh
UK British/ˈkɑːbəʊ/KAH-boh
- KAR
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carbo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAH-boh.
What does carbo mean?
noun
- carbohydrate
Where does carbo come from?
Clipping of carbohydrate.
Questions about saying carbo
How do you pronounce carbo?
Say KAR-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbo?
Carbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · boh.
Is carbo 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 /ˈkɑːbəʊ/ (KAH-boh).