How to pronounce carom
Say it like KAR-um. Carom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carom 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 "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carom
American and British speakers say carom in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəm/ in the US and /ˈkærəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-um.
What does carom mean?
- A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball.
- A billiard-like Indian game in which players take turns flicking checker-like pieces into one of four goals on the corners of a board measuring one meter by one meter.“He loved playing carom in his free time.”
- To make a carom (shot in billiards).
- To strike and bounce back; to strike (something) and rebound.
- Ajwain.
Where does carom come from?
Probably derived from French carambole (the red ball in billiards).
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Questions about saying carom
How do you pronounce carom?
Say KAR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəm/. In British English it is /ˈkærəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carom?
Carom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say carom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəm/ and the British form is /ˈkærəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.