How to pronounce carriage
Say it like KAR-ij. Carriage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carriage 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 "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carriage
American and British speakers say carriage in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkærɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ij.
Other ways to say carriage
Carriage also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-uj /ˈkɛrədʒ/
What does carriage mean?
- a railcar where passengers ride
- a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
- characteristic way of bearing one's body“stood with good posture”
Where does carriage come from?
From Middle English cariage, from Old Northern French cariage, from carier (“to carry”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with carriage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carriage.
Questions about saying carriage
How do you pronounce carriage?
Say KAR-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carriage?
Carriage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say carriage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.