How to pronounce carriers
Say it like KAR-ee-erz. Carriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ee
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carriers 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carriers
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAR-eerz.
Other ways to say carriers
Carriers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-ee-erz /ˈkɛriɚz/
What does carriers mean?
- plural of carrier How to pronounce carrier
Questions about saying carriers
How do you pronounce carriers?
Say KAR-ee-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæriɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carriers?
Carriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ee · erz.
Is carriers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkærɪəz/ (KAR-eerz).