How to pronounce carte
Say it like KART. Carte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KART
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHT.
What does carte mean?
- A bill of fare; a menu.
- A visiting card.
- A playing card.
- Alternative form of quarte.
Where does carte come from?
Borrowed from French carte, from Latin charta.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with carte
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Words that sound like carte
Questions about saying carte
How do you pronounce carte?
Say KART. The American pronunciation is /kɑrt/. In British English it is /kɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carte?
Carte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KART.
Is carte 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 /kɑːt/ (KAHT).
What words sound the same as carte?
Carte sounds the same as cart in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.