How to pronounce caries
Say it like KER-eez. Caries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caries 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caries
American and British speakers say caries in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛriz/ in the US and /ˈkɛəriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAIR-reez.
What does caries mean?
- The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cary How to pronounce cary
Where does caries come from?
Borrowed from Latin cariēs.
Questions about saying caries
How do you pronounce caries?
Say KER-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛriz/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caries?
Caries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say caries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛriz/ and the British form is /ˈkɛəriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.