How to pronounce cartonnage
Say it like KAR-tuh-nuj. Cartonnage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tuh
- nuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartonnage 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartonnage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tuh-nuj.
What does cartonnage mean?
- The papyrus used to wrap mummies in ancient Egypt.
Where does cartonnage come from?
Borrowed from French cartonnage.
Questions about saying cartonnage
How do you pronounce cartonnage?
Say KAR-tuh-nuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtənədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtənədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartonnage?
Cartonnage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tuh · nuj.
Is cartonnage 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 /ˈkɑːtənədʒ/ (KAH-tuh-nuj).