How to pronounce carpentry
Say it like KAR-pun-tree. Carpentry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- pun
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpentry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carpentry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pin-tree.
What does carpentry mean?
- The trade of manipulating materials in order to construct, install, and/or repair buildings or other structures.
- The trade of cutting and joining wood, timber, or lumber; woodworking.
- A carpenter’s workshop.
Where does carpentry come from?
From Middle English carpentrie, from Anglo-Norman carpenterie, from Old Northern French (compare French charpenterie).
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Questions about saying carpentry
How do you pronounce carpentry?
Say KAR-pun-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrpəntri/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːpɪntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpentry?
Carpentry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · pun · tree.
Is carpentry 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 /ˈkɑːpɪntri/ (KAH-pin-tree).