How to pronounce carrel
Say it like KER-ul. Carrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carrel
American and British speakers say carrel in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛrəl/ in the US and /ˈkærəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ul.
What does carrel mean?
- A partitioned space for reading or studying, often in a library.“He was busy writing his report in a small library carrel.”
Where does carrel come from?
A variant of carol (“small closet or enclosure”), from Middle English carole (“round dance with singing; group of people dancing and singing in a circle; circular thing; braid, chain (?); stall for study or writing; writing table; etc.”) (p
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Words that rhyme with carrel
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Words that sound like carrel
Questions about saying carrel
How do you pronounce carrel?
Say KER-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkærəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carrel?
Carrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say carrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkærəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as carrel?
Carrel sounds the same as carol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.