How to pronounce carsick
Say it like KAR-sik. Carsick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrˌsɪk/KAR-sik
UK British/ˈkɑːˌsɪk/KAH-sik
- KAR
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carsick 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 "ah" in father.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carsick
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-sik.
What does carsick mean?
adjective
- Dizzy or feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle; suffering from motion sickness.
Where does carsick come from?
From car + sick.
Questions about saying carsick
How do you pronounce carsick?
Say KAR-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌsɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carsick?
Carsick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · sik.
Is carsick 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 /ˈkɑːˌsɪk/ (KAH-sik).