How to pronounce carriages
Say it like KAR-ih-jiz. Carriages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carriages 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carriages
American and British speakers say carriages in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ih-jiz.
Other ways to say carriages
Carriages also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-uh-juz /ˈkɛrədʒəz/
What does carriages mean?
- plural of carriage How to pronounce carriage
- Used to specify the time that an event will end (e.g. when people would leave in their carriages)
Questions about saying carriages
How do you pronounce carriages?
Say KAR-ih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carriages?
Carriages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say carriages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.