How to pronounce carton
Say it like KAR-tun. Carton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carton
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tun.
What does carton mean?
- An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.“a carton of milk or eggs”
- A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.
- A cardboard box that holds (usually 24) beer bottles or cans.
- To put in a carton.
Where does carton come from?
Borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with carton
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Questions about saying carton
How do you pronounce carton?
Say KAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtən/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carton?
Carton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tun.
Is carton 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 /ˈkɑːtən/ (KAH-tun).