How to pronounce cartoony
Say it like kar-TOO-nee. Cartoony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- kar
- TOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartoony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cartoony
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOO-nee.
What does cartoony mean?
- Having the style of a cartoon.
Where does cartoony come from?
From cartoon + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cartoonish
Words that rhyme with cartoony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cartoony.
Questions about saying cartoony
How do you pronounce cartoony?
Say kar-TOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtuni/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartoony?
Cartoony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: kar · TOO · nee.
Is cartoony 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 /kɑːˈtuːni/ (kah-TOO-nee).