How to pronounce carnivals
Say it like KAR-nuh-vulz. Carnivals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- nuh
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnivals 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carnivals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-nuh-vulz.
What does carnivals mean?
- plural of carnival How to pronounce carnival
- third-person singular simple present indicative of carnival How to pronounce carnival
Questions about saying carnivals
How do you pronounce carnivals?
Say KAR-nuh-vulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrnəvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːnəvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnivals?
Carnivals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nuh · vulz.
Is carnivals 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 /ˈkɑːnəvəlz/ (KAH-nuh-vulz).