How to pronounce carpool
Say it like KAR-pool. Carpool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- pool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpool 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.
- poolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of carpool
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pool.
What does carpool mean?
- An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.“The neighbors decided on a carpool to get their kids to school, so that they wouldn't each have to drive every day.”
- The group of people who participate in such a pool.
- To travel together in such a pool.
Where does carpool come from?
From car + pool.
Questions about saying carpool
How do you pronounce carpool?
Say KAR-pool. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌpul/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌpuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpool?
Carpool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · pool.
Is carpool 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 /ˈkɑːˌpuːl/ (KAH-pool).