How to pronounce carpus
Say it like KAR-pus. Carpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrpəs/KAR-pus
UK British/ˈkɑːpəs/KAH-pus
- KAR
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpus 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carpus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-pus.
What does carpus mean?
noun
- The group of bones that make up the wrist.
Questions about saying carpus
How do you pronounce carpus?
Say KAR-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrpəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpus?
Carpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · pus.
Is carpus 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 /ˈkɑːpəs/ (KAH-pus).