How to pronounce carting
Say it like KAR-ting. Carting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-ting.
What does carting mean?
- present participle and gerund of cart How to pronounce cart
- The transport of goods by cart.
- The transport of someone in a cart through the streets as part of a public punishment or humiliation.
Where does carting come from?
From cart + -ing.
Words that rhyme with carting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carting.
Questions about saying carting
How do you pronounce carting?
Say KAR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carting?
Carting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ting.
Is carting 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 /ˈkɑːtɪŋ/ (KAH-ting).