How to pronounce caron
Say it like kar-AWN. Caron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AWN).
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US American/kɑˈrɔn/kar-AWN
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- kar
- AWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- AWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does caron mean?
noun
- háček
Where does caron come from?
Etymology unknown; first known use is the United States Government Printing Office Style Manual of 1967, where it apparently referred to an inverted caret.
Words that rhyme with caron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caron.
Questions about saying caron
How do you pronounce caron?
Say kar-AWN. The American pronunciation is /kɑˈrɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caron?
Caron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AWN). Broken into parts: kar · AWN.