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How to pronounce carlin

Say it like KAR-lin. Carlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).

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US American/ˈkɑrlɪn/KAR-lin
UK British/ˈkɑːlɪn/KAH-lin
  • KAR
  • lin
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Carlin pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of carlin

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KAH-lin.

What does carlin mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of carline (“old woman”).
  2. Alternative form of carling.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying carlin

How do you pronounce carlin?

Say KAR-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in carlin?

Carlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · lin.

Is carlin 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 /ˈkɑːlɪn/ (KAH-lin).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).