How to pronounce carnaval
Say it like kar-nuh-VAHL. Carnaval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAHL).
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US American/kɑrnəˈvɑl/kar-nuh-VAHL
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- kar
- nuh
- VAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnaval 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does carnaval mean?
noun
- One of various large carnivals held before the beginning of Lent, especially in Latin America.
Where does carnaval come from?
From Spanish carnaval, Portuguese carnaval.
Words that rhyme with carnaval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carnaval.
Questions about saying carnaval
How do you pronounce carnaval?
Say kar-nuh-VAHL. The American pronunciation is /kɑrnəˈvɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnaval?
Carnaval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAHL). Broken into parts: kar · nuh · VAHL.