How to pronounce Carey
Say it like KER-ee. Carey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Carey
American and British speakers say Carey in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛri/ in the US and /ˈkɛəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAIR-ee.
What does Carey mean?
- An island of Nunavut, Canada, in James Bay off the coast of Quebec; in full, Carey Island.
Words that rhyme with Carey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Carey.
Words that sound like Carey
Questions about saying Carey
How do you pronounce Carey?
Say KER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛri/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Carey?
Carey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Carey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛri/ and the British form is /ˈkɛəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Carey?
Carey sounds the same as carry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.