How to pronounce carnivorously
Say it like KAR-niv-uh-ruh-slee. Carnivorously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- niv
- uh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnivorously 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.
- nivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carnivorously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-niv-uh-ruh-slee.
What does carnivorously mean?
- In a carnivorous manner.
Where does carnivorously come from?
From carnivorous + -ly.
Questions about saying carnivorously
How do you pronounce carnivorously?
Say KAR-niv-uh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌnɪvərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌnɪvərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnivorously?
Carnivorously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · niv · uh · ruh · slee.
Is carnivorously 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 /ˈkɑːˌnɪvərəsli/ (KAH-niv-uh-ruh-slee).