How to pronounce carneous
Say it like KAR-nee-us. Carneous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carneous 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carneous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-nee-us.
What does carneous mean?
- A pale pink or beige color; peach or flesh-tone.
- Consisting of, or like, flesh; fleshy.“carneous degeneration”
- Carneous-colored.
Where does carneous come from?
Latin carneus.
Questions about saying carneous
How do you pronounce carneous?
Say KAR-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrniəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carneous?
Carneous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nee · us.
Is carneous 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 /ˈkɑːniəs/ (KAH-nee-us).