How to pronounce carports
Say it like KAR-ports. Carports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrˌpɔrts/KAR-ports
UK British/ˈkɑːˌpɔːts/KAH-pawts
- KAR
- ports
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carports 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.
- portsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of carports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pawts.
What does carports mean?
noun
- plural of carport How to pronounce carport
Questions about saying carports
How do you pronounce carports?
Say KAR-ports. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌpɔrts/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carports?
Carports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ports.
Is carports 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 /ˈkɑːˌpɔːts/ (KAH-pawts).