How to pronounce cartoons
Say it like kar-TOONZ. Cartoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ).
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US American/kɑrˈtunz/kar-TOONZ
UK British/kɑːˈtuːnz/kah-TOONZ
- kar
- TOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartoons 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.
- TOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cartoons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOONZ.
What does cartoons mean?
noun
- plural of cartoon How to pronounce cartoon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cartoon How to pronounce cartoon
Questions about saying cartoons
How do you pronounce cartoons?
Say kar-TOONZ. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtunz/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartoons?
Cartoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ). Broken into parts: kar · TOONZ.
Is cartoons 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 /kɑːˈtuːnz/ (kah-TOONZ).