How to pronounce Carolinas
Say it like ker-uh-LY-nuz. Carolinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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US American/ˌkɛrəˈlaɪnəz/ker-uh-LY-nuz
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- ker
- uh
- LY
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carolinas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Carolinas mean?
noun
- the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
Questions about saying Carolinas
How do you pronounce Carolinas?
Say ker-uh-LY-nuz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈlaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Carolinas?
Carolinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: ker · uh · LY · nuz.