How to pronounce carbonian
Say it like kar-BOH-nee-un. Carbonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- kar
- BOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonian
- 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-nee-un.
What does carbonian mean?
- Containing carbon.
Where does carbonian come from?
From carbon + -ian.
Questions about saying carbonian
How do you pronounce carbonian?
Say kar-BOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈboʊniən/. In British English it is /kɑːˈbəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonian?
Carbonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: kar · BOH · nee · un.
Is carbonian 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 /kɑːˈbəʊniən/ (kah-BOH-nee-un).