How to pronounce Carbondale
Say it like KAR-bun-dayl. Carbondale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- bun
- dayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbondale 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.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- daylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Carbondale
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-bun-dayl.
What does Carbondale mean?
- a town in southern Illinois
Questions about saying Carbondale
How do you pronounce Carbondale?
Say KAR-bun-dayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbənˌdeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbənˌdeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Carbondale?
Carbondale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · bun · dayl.
Is Carbondale 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 /ˈkɑːbənˌdeɪl/ (KAH-bun-dayl).