How to pronounce caret
Say it like KAR-it. Caret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caret 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 "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caret
American and British speakers say caret in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪt/ in the US and /ˈkærɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-it.
What does caret mean?
- A mark ⟨ ‸ ⟩ used by writers and proofreaders to indicate that something is to be inserted at that point.
- An exponentiation symbol or operator ⟨＾⟩.
- An indicator, often a blinking line or bar and usually called a cursor, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.
Where does caret come from?
From the Latin caret (“it lacks”), the third-person singular present active indicative form of careō (“to lack”).
Words that rhyme with caret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caret.
Questions about saying caret
How do you pronounce caret?
Say KAR-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caret?
Caret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · it.
Do Americans and Brits say caret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.