How to pronounce Cartesian
Say it like kar-TEE-zhun. Cartesian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- kar
- TEE
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartesian 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cartesian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TEE-zhun.
What does Cartesian mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
- Of, or pertaining to, co-ordinates based on mutually orthogonal axes.
- One who follows the philosophy of Cartesianism.
- The Chartreux cat.
Words that rhyme with Cartesian
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Questions about saying Cartesian
How do you pronounce Cartesian?
Say kar-TEE-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtiʒən/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtiːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cartesian?
Cartesian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: kar · TEE · zhun.
Is Cartesian 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 /kɑːˈtiːʒən/ (kah-TEE-zhun).