How to pronounce carse
Say it like KARS. Carse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHS.
What does carse mean?
- Low, fertile land; a river valley.
Where does carse come from?
From Middle English kerrs, cars, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with carse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carse.
Questions about saying carse
How do you pronounce carse?
Say KARS. The American pronunciation is /kɑrs/. In British English it is /kɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carse?
Carse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARS.
Is carse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːs/ (KAHS).