How to pronounce cartooning
Say it like kar-TOO-ning. Cartooning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- kar
- TOO
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartooning 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cartooning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOO-ning.
What does cartooning mean?
- present participle and gerund of cartoon How to pronounce cartoon
- The act of drawing a cartoon or caricature.
Words that rhyme with cartooning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cartooning.
Questions about saying cartooning
How do you pronounce cartooning?
Say kar-TOO-ning. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtunɪŋ/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartooning?
Cartooning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: kar · TOO · ning.
Is cartooning 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 /kɑːˈtuːnɪŋ/ (kah-TOO-ning).