How to pronounce carfie
Say it like KAR-fee. Carfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrfi/KAR-fee
UK British/ˈkɑːfi/KAH-fee
- KAR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carfie 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carfie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-fee.
What does carfie mean?
noun
- A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.
Where does carfie come from?
Blend of car + selfie.
Questions about saying carfie
How do you pronounce carfie?
Say KAR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrfi/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carfie?
Carfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · fee.
Is carfie 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 /ˈkɑːfi/ (KAH-fee).