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