How to pronounce cartoonist
Say it like kar-TOO-nust. Cartoonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- kar
- TOO
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartoonist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartoonist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOO-nust.
What does cartoonist mean?
- One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.
- One who both writes and illustrates comic books or graphic novels.
Where does cartoonist come from?
From cartoon + -ist.
Words that rhyme with cartoonist
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Questions about saying cartoonist
How do you pronounce cartoonist?
Say kar-TOO-nust. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtunəst/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartoonist?
Cartoonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: kar · TOO · nust.
Is cartoonist 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 /kɑːˈtuːnəst/ (kah-TOO-nust).