How to pronounce cartel
Say it like kar-TEL. Cartel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- kar
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cartel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TEL.
What does cartel mean?
- a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service“they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly”
Where does cartel come from?
In the business sense, borrowed from German Kartell, first used by Eugen Richter in 1871 in the Reichstag.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cartel
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Questions about saying cartel
How do you pronounce cartel?
Say kar-TEL. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtɛl/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartel?
Cartel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: kar · TEL.
Is cartel 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 /kɑːˈtɛl/ (kah-TEL).