How to pronounce carpal
Say it like KAR-pul. Carpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrpəl/KAR-pul
UK British/ˈkɑːpəl/KAH-pul
- KAR
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpal 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 "ah" in father.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carpal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pul.
What does carpal mean?
noun
- Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).
- Of or pertaining to the carpus.
- Of or pertaining to the obvious bend in a bird's wing.
Where does carpal come from?
From the Latin carpālis.
Questions about saying carpal
How do you pronounce carpal?
Say KAR-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrpəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpal?
Carpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · pul.
Is carpal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːpəl/ (KAH-pul).