How to pronounce carcharodont
Say it like KAR-kuh-ruh-dont. Carcharodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- kuh
- ruh
- dont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcharodont 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dontGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carcharodont
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAH-kuh-ruh-dont.
What does carcharodont mean?
- Characteristic of (especially having teeth like that of) the great white shark (Carcharodon).
Questions about saying carcharodont
How do you pronounce carcharodont?
Say KAR-kuh-ruh-dont. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrkərəˌdɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːkərəˌdɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcharodont?
Carcharodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · kuh · ruh · dont.
Is carcharodont 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 /ˈkɑːkərəˌdɒnt/ (KAH-kuh-ruh-dont).