How to pronounce carn
Say it like KARN. Carn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHN.
What does carn mean?
- Come on.
- An exclamation of support or approval, usually for a sporting (football) team.
Where does carn come from?
Adapted from the vernacular pronunciation of c'mon, itself an informal variant of come on.
Words that rhyme with carn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carn.
Questions about saying carn
How do you pronounce carn?
Say KARN. The American pronunciation is /kɑrn/. In British English it is /kɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carn?
Carn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARN.
Is carn 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 /kɑːn/ (KAHN).