How to pronounce carotte
Say it like kuh-ROT. Carotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- kuh
- ROT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carotte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carotte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-ROT.
What does carotte mean?
- A cylindrical roll of tobacco“a carotte of perique”
Where does carotte come from?
From French carotte. Doublet of carrot.
Words that rhyme with carotte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carotte.
Questions about saying carotte
How do you pronounce carotte?
Say kuh-ROT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɑt/. In British English it is /kəˈrɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carotte?
Carotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: kuh · ROT.
Is carotte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈrɒt/ (kuh-ROT).