How to pronounce carrageen
Say it like ker-uh-GHEEN. Carrageen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHEEN).
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- ker
- uh
- GHEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carrageen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carrageen
American and British speakers say carrageen in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəˈɡin/ in the US and /ˌkærəˈɡiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-uh-GHEEN.
What does carrageen mean?
- Irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
Where does carrageen come from?
From Irish carraigín (“Irish moss”), from carraig (“rock”).
Words that rhyme with carrageen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carrageen.
Questions about saying carrageen
How do you pronounce carrageen?
Say ker-uh-GHEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈɡin/. In British English it is /ˌkærəˈɡiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carrageen?
Carrageen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHEEN). Broken into parts: ker · uh · GHEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say carrageen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəˈɡin/ and the British form is /ˌkærəˈɡiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.