How to pronounce carl
Say it like KARL. Carl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHL.
What does carl mean?
- A rude, rustic man; a churl.
Where does carl come from?
From Middle English carl, from Old English carl, a borrowing from Old Norse karl (“man, husband”), from Proto-Germanic *karilaz.
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Words that rhyme with carl
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Questions about saying carl
How do you pronounce carl?
Say KARL. The American pronunciation is /kɑrl/. In British English it is /kɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carl?
Carl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARL.
Is carl 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 /kɑːl/ (KAHL).