How to pronounce carousal
Say it like kuh-ROW-zul. Carousal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW).
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- kuh
- ROW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carousal 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.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carousal
American and British speakers say carousal in essentially the same way: /kəˈraʊzəl/ in the US and /kəˈraʊzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-ROW-zul.
What does carousal mean?
- The state of carousing; (drunken) revelry; (countable) an instance of this; a noisy social gathering, often with much alcohol consumption.
Where does carousal come from?
From carouse (“to engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering”, verb) + -al (suffix forming nouns denoting actions by verbs to which it is attached), possibly also influenced by an erroneous understanding of the meaning of carousel (“merry-go-round”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with carousal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carousal.
Questions about saying carousal
How do you pronounce carousal?
Say kuh-ROW-zul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈraʊzəl/. In British English it is /kəˈraʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carousal?
Carousal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW). Broken into parts: kuh · ROW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say carousal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈraʊzəl/ and the British form is /kəˈraʊzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.