How to pronounce carboy
Say it like KAR-boh-ih. Carboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrboʊɪ/KAR-boh-ih
UK British/ˈkɑːbɔɪ/KAH-boy
- KAR
- boh
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carboy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carboy
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-boy.
What does carboy mean?
noun
- A large, rigid bottle, originally made of glass and mainly used for fermentation, and now commonly made of plastic and used to store liquids.
- To bottle in a carboy.
Questions about saying carboy
How do you pronounce carboy?
Say KAR-boh-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrboʊɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carboy?
Carboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · boh · ih.
Is carboy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkɑːbɔɪ/ (KAH-boy).