How to pronounce carburetion
Say it like kar-byuh-REE-shun. Carburetion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- kar
- byuh
- REE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carburetion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carburetion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-byuh-REE-shun.
What does carburetion mean?
- The process, as occurs in a carburetor, of mixing fuel with oxygen or air in appropriate proportion for combustion.
Words that rhyme with carburetion
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Questions about saying carburetion
How do you pronounce carburetion?
Say kar-byuh-REE-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrbjəˈriʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːbjəˈriːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carburetion?
Carburetion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: kar · byuh · REE · shun.
Is carburetion 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 /ˌkɑːbjəˈriːʃən/ (kah-byuh-REE-shun).