How to pronounce carnita
Say it like kar-NEE-tuh. Carnita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- kar
- NEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnita 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carnita
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kah-NEE-tuh.
What does carnita mean?
- A Tex-Mex dish featuring large amounts of slow-cooked pork held in a tortilla, similar to a taco.
Where does carnita come from?
Borrowed from Spanish carnita.
Words that rhyme with carnita
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carnita.
Questions about saying carnita
How do you pronounce carnita?
Say kar-NEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈnitə/. In British English it is /kɑːˈniːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnita?
Carnita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: kar · NEE · tuh.
Is carnita 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 /kɑːˈniːtə/ (kah-NEE-tuh).