How to pronounce carlito
Say it like kar-LEE-toh. Carlito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kar
- LEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carlito pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carlito
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kah-LEE-toh.
What does carlito mean?
- A Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta).
Words that rhyme with carlito
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carlito.
Questions about saying carlito
How do you pronounce carlito?
Say kar-LEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈlitoʊ/. In British English it is /kɑːˈliːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carlito?
Carlito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kar · LEE · toh.
Is carlito 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 /kɑːˈliːtəʊ/ (kah-LEE-toh).