How to pronounce carpets
Say it like KAR-puts. Carpets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrpəts/KAR-puts
UK British/ˈkɑːpɪts/KAH-pits
- KAR
- puts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpets 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.
- putsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carpets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pits.
What does carpets mean?
noun
- plural of carpet How to pronounce carpet
- third-person singular simple present indicative of carpet How to pronounce carpet
Questions about saying carpets
How do you pronounce carpets?
Say KAR-puts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrpəts/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːpɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpets?
Carpets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · puts.
Is carpets 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 /ˈkɑːpɪts/ (KAH-pits).