How to pronounce cariad
Say it like KAR-ee-ad. Cariad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ee
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cariad 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cariad
American and British speakers say cariad in essentially the same way: /ˈkæriæd/ in the US and /ˈkæriæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ee-ad.
What does cariad mean?
- Darling.
Where does cariad come from?
Borrowed from Welsh cariad.
Questions about saying cariad
How do you pronounce cariad?
Say KAR-ee-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæriæd/. In British English it is /ˈkæriæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cariad?
Cariad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ee · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say cariad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæriæd/ and the British form is /ˈkæriæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.