How to pronounce carboquone
Say it like KAR-buh-kwohn. Carboquone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- kwohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carboquone 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.
- kwohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carboquone
- 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-buh-kwohn.
What does carboquone mean?
- A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
Questions about saying carboquone
How do you pronounce carboquone?
Say KAR-buh-kwohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəkwoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəkwəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carboquone?
Carboquone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · kwohn.
Is carboquone 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 /ˈkɑːbəkwəʊn/ (KAH-buh-kwohn).