How to pronounce carnose
Say it like KAR-nohz. Carnose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrnoʊz/KAR-nohz
UK British/ˈkɑːnəʊz/KAH-nohz
- KAR
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnose 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.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carnose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAH-nohz.
What does carnose mean?
adjective
- Carnous, fleshy.
- of a fleshy consistency; applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.
Questions about saying carnose
How do you pronounce carnose?
Say KAR-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnose?
Carnose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nohz.
Is carnose 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 /ˈkɑːnəʊz/ (KAH-nohz).