How to pronounce carbureted
Say it like KAR-byuh-ret-id. Carbureted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- byuh
- ret
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbureted 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.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carbureted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAH-byuh-ret-id.
What does carbureted mean?
- simple past and past participle of carburet
Questions about saying carbureted
How do you pronounce carbureted?
Say KAR-byuh-ret-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbjəˌrɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbjəˌrɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbureted?
Carbureted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · byuh · ret · id.
Is carbureted 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 /ˈkɑːbjəˌrɛtɪd/ (KAH-byuh-ret-id).