How to pronounce carburetors
Say it like KAR-buh-ray-terz. Carburetors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carburetors 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carburetors
- 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-buh-ray-tuz.
What does carburetors mean?
- plural of carburetor How to pronounce carburetor
Questions about saying carburetors
How do you pronounce carburetors?
Say KAR-buh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carburetors?
Carburetors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · ray · terz.
Is carburetors 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 /ˈkɑːbəˌreɪtəz/ (KAH-buh-ray-tuz).