How to pronounce cartoon
Say it like kar-TOON. Cartoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cartoon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kar
- TOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cartoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOON.
What does cartoon mean?
- a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
- a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence
- draw cartoons of
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cartoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cartoon.
Questions about saying cartoon
How do you pronounce cartoon?
Say kar-TOON. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtun/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartoon?
Cartoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON). Broken into parts: kar · TOON.
Is cartoon 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 /kɑːˈtuːn/ (kah-TOON).