How to pronounce Carthage
Say it like KAR-thuj. Carthage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrθədʒ/KAR-thuj
UK British/ˈkɑːθədʒ/KAH-thuj
- KAR
- thuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carthage 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.
- thujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Carthage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-thuj.
What does Carthage mean?
noun
- an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
Questions about saying Carthage
How do you pronounce Carthage?
Say KAR-thuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrθədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːθədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Carthage?
Carthage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · thuj.
Is Carthage 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 /ˈkɑːθədʒ/ (KAH-thuj).