How to pronounce carmine
Say it like KAR-myne. Carmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrmaɪn/KAR-myne
UK British/ˈkɑːmaɪn/KAH-myne
- KAR
- myne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carmine 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.
- myneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of carmine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-myne.
What does carmine mean?
noun
- A purplish-red pigment, made from dye obtained from the cochineal beetle; carminic acid or any of its derivatives.
- A purplish-red color, resembling that pigment.
- Of the purplish red color shade carmine.
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Questions about saying carmine
How do you pronounce carmine?
Say KAR-myne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrmaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːmaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carmine?
Carmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · myne.
Is carmine 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 /ˈkɑːmaɪn/ (KAH-myne).