How to pronounce Carlsbad
Say it like KAR-ulz-bad. Carlsbad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ulz
- bad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carlsbad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- badKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Carlsbad
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAHLZ-bad.
What does Carlsbad mean?
- Karlovy Vary, a statutory city and spa city in western Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Where does Carlsbad come from?
Borrowed from German Carlsbad, the historical name of Karlovy Vary.
Questions about saying Carlsbad
How do you pronounce Carlsbad?
Say KAR-ulz-bad. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrəlzbæd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːlzbæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ulz · bad.
Is Carlsbad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkɑːlzbæd/ (KAHLZ-bad).