How to pronounce carcass
Say it like KAR-kus. Carcass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcass 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carcass
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-kus.
What does carcass mean?
- The body of a dead animal, especially a vertebrate or other animal having flesh.
- The body of a slaughtered animal, stripped of unwanted viscera, etc.
- The body of a dead human, a corpse.
Where does carcass come from?
Dated from the late 13th Century C.E.; from Anglo-Norman carcois, possibly related to Old French charcois.
Questions about saying carcass
How do you pronounce carcass?
Say KAR-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrkəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcass?
Carcass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · kus.
Is carcass 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 /ˈkɑːkəs/ (KAH-kus).