How to pronounce careens
Say it like kuh-REENZ. Careens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REENZ).
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- kuh
- REENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Careens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of careens
American and British speakers say careens in essentially the same way: /kəˈrinz/ in the US and /kəˈriːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REENZ.
What does careens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of careen How to pronounce careen
Words that rhyme with careens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of careens.
Questions about saying careens
How do you pronounce careens?
Say kuh-REENZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrinz/. In British English it is /kəˈriːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in careens?
Careens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REENZ). Broken into parts: kuh · REENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say careens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrinz/ and the British form is /kəˈriːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.