How to pronounce carrying
Say it like KAR-ee-ing. Carrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carrying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carrying
American and British speakers say carrying in essentially the same way: /ˈkæriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkæriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ee-ing.
Other ways to say carrying
Carrying also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-ee-ing /ˈkɛriɪŋ/
What does carrying mean?
- present participle and gerund of carry How to pronounce carry
- Transportation.“carryings away of goods”
Questions about saying carrying
How do you pronounce carrying?
Say KAR-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carrying?
Carrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say carrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkæriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.