How to pronounce carob
Say it like KER-ub. Carob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrəb/KER-ub
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- KER
- ub
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does carob mean?
noun
- An evergreen shrub or tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
- The fruit of this tree.
- A sweet chocolatelike confection made with the pulp of the fruit of this tree.
Words that rhyme with carob
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carob.
Questions about saying carob
How do you pronounce carob?
Say KER-ub. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carob?
Carob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ub.