How to pronounce carnivore
Say it like KAR-nih-vor. Carnivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- nih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnivore 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carnivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-nih-vaw.
What does carnivore mean?
- An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.“As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores.”
- A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.“The panda and the panther are both carnivores.”
- A person who is not a vegetarian.
Where does carnivore come from?
Borrowed from French carnivore, from Latin carnivorus.
Questions about saying carnivore
How do you pronounce carnivore?
Say KAR-nih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrnɪvoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːnɪˌvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnivore?
Carnivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nih · vor.
Is carnivore 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 /ˈkɑːnɪˌvɔː/ (KAH-nih-vaw).