How to pronounce carryforward
Say it like KER-ee-for-werd. Carryforward has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛriˌfɔrwɚd/KER-ee-for-werd
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KER
- ee
- for
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carryforward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does carryforward mean?
noun
- An income tax loss or credit not usable in the current year that can be applied to offset income or taxes paid, respectively, in subsequent tax years.
Where does carryforward come from?
From carry + forward.
Questions about saying carryforward
How do you pronounce carryforward?
Say KER-ee-for-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛriˌfɔrwɚd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carryforward?
Carryforward has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ee · for · werd.