How to pronounce Caroline
Say it like KER-uh-lyne. Caroline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- uh
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caroline 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Caroline
American and British speakers say Caroline in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛrəˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈkærəˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-lyne.
What does Caroline mean?
- of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
Questions about saying Caroline
How do you pronounce Caroline?
Say KER-uh-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkærəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caroline?
Caroline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uh · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say Caroline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛrəˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkærəˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.