How to pronounce cartoonists
Say it like kar-TOO-nists. Cartoonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- kar
- TOO
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartoonists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cartoonists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOO-nists.
What does cartoonists mean?
- plural of cartoonist How to pronounce cartoonist
Questions about saying cartoonists
How do you pronounce cartoonists?
Say kar-TOO-nists. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtunɪsts/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartoonists?
Cartoonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: kar · TOO · nists.
Is cartoonists 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 /kɑːˈtuːnɪsts/ (kah-TOO-nists).