How to pronounce carpenters
Say it like KAR-pun-terz. Carpenters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- pun
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpenters 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.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carpenters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pun-tuz.
What does carpenters mean?
- plural of carpenter How to pronounce carpenter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of carpenter How to pronounce carpenter
Questions about saying carpenters
How do you pronounce carpenters?
Say KAR-pun-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrpəntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːpəntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpenters?
Carpenters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · pun · terz.
Is carpenters 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 /ˈkɑːpəntəz/ (KAH-pun-tuz).