How to pronounce carcasses
Say it like KAR-kuh-siz. Carcasses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- kuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcasses 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carcasses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-kuh-siz.
What does carcasses mean?
- plural of carcass How to pronounce carcass
Questions about saying carcasses
How do you pronounce carcasses?
Say KAR-kuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrkəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːkəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcasses?
Carcasses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · kuh · siz.
Is carcasses 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 /ˈkɑːkəsɪz/ (KAH-kuh-siz).