How to pronounce carried
Say it like KAR-eed. Carried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carried 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.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carried
American and British speakers say carried in essentially the same way: /ˈkærid/ in the US and /ˈkærid/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-eed.
Other ways to say carried
Carried also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-eed /ˈkɛrid/
What does carried mean?
- simple past and past participle of carry How to pronounce carry
Questions about saying carried
How do you pronounce carried?
Say KAR-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærid/. In British English it is /ˈkærid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carried?
Carried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say carried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærid/ and the British form is /ˈkærid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.