How to pronounce carefree
Say it like KAIR-free. Carefree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- free
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carefree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- freeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carefree
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIR-free.
What does carefree mean?
- Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.“He left his cell phone behind and enjoyed a carefree summer day at the beach.”
Where does carefree come from?
From care + -free.
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Questions about saying carefree
How do you pronounce carefree?
Say KAIR-free. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrˌfri/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəfriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carefree?
Carefree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · free.
Is carefree 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 /ˈkɛəfriː/ (KAIR-free).