How to pronounce cartons
Say it like KAR-tunz. Cartons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrtənz/KAR-tunz
UK British/ˈkɑːtənz/KAH-tunz
- KAR
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartons 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tunz.
What does cartons mean?
noun
- plural of carton How to pronounce carton
- third-person singular simple present indicative of carton How to pronounce carton
Questions about saying cartons
How do you pronounce cartons?
Say KAR-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartons?
Cartons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tunz.
Is cartons 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 /ˈkɑːtənz/ (KAH-tunz).