How to pronounce carina
Say it like kuh-REE-nuh. Carina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- kuh
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carina
American and British speakers say carina in essentially the same way: /kəˈrinə/ in the US and /kəˈriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REE-nuh.
What does carina mean?
- A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel of a boat.
- Part of a papilionaceous flower consisting of two petals, commonly united, which encloses the organs of fructification.
- The keel of the glume of grasses.
Where does carina come from?
Borrowed from Latin carīna (“keel”).
Words that rhyme with carina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carina.
Questions about saying carina
How do you pronounce carina?
Say kuh-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrinə/. In British English it is /kəˈriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carina?
Carina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: kuh · REE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say carina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrinə/ and the British form is /kəˈriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.