How to pronounce carnivores
Say it like KAR-nuh-vorz. Carnivores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- nuh
- vorz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnivores 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.
- vorzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of carnivores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-nuh-vawz.
What does carnivores mean?
- plural of carnivore How to pronounce carnivore
Questions about saying carnivores
How do you pronounce carnivores?
Say KAR-nuh-vorz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrnəˌvɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːnəˌvɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnivores?
Carnivores has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nuh · vorz.
Is carnivores 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 /ˈkɑːnəˌvɔːz/ (KAH-nuh-vawz).