How to pronounce carbs
Say it like KARBZ. Carbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑrbz/KARBZ
UK British/kɑːbz/KAHBZ
- KARBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHBZ.
What does carbs mean?
noun
- plural of carb How to pronounce carb
Questions about saying carbs
How do you pronounce carbs?
Say KARBZ. The American pronunciation is /kɑrbz/. In British English it is /kɑːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbs?
Carbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARBZ.
Is carbs 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 /kɑːbz/ (KAHBZ).