How to pronounce carr
Say it like KAR. Carr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carr 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.
American vs British pronunciation of carr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH.
What does carr mean?
- Any marsh; marshy ground, swampland.
- In particular, a marsh or fen formed when the litter of decaying reeds (e.g. in a lake) raises the ground level above the water, allowing more vegetation like sedges and then low bushes or trees to grow; a marshy woodland. (Compare marsh, swamp, bog, fen.)
- Rock.
Where does carr come from?
From Middle English kerr and Middle English carr meaning meadow, field or grassland of a low lying variety; possibly related to Old Norse kjarr.
Words that rhyme with carr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carr.
Words that sound like carr
Questions about saying carr
How do you pronounce carr?
Say KAR. The American pronunciation is /kɑr/. In British English it is /kɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carr?
Carr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAR.
Is carr 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 /kɑː/ (KAH).
What words sound the same as carr?
Carr sounds the same as car in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.