How to pronounce carbonated
Say it like KAR-buh-nay-tud. Carbonated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonated 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAH-buh-nay-tid.
What does carbonated mean?
- Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.
- Containing calcium carbonate, often as a result of mineral carbonation.
- simple past and past participle of carbonate How to pronounce carbonate
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Questions about saying carbonated
How do you pronounce carbonated?
Say KAR-buh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonated?
Carbonated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · nay · tud.
Is carbonated 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 /ˈkɑːbəˌneɪtɪd/ (KAH-buh-nay-tid).