How to pronounce cartridge
Say it like KART-ruj. Cartridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART).
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- KART
- ruj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartridge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartridge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHT-rij.
What does cartridge mean?
- ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
- a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required
- a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment“he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck”
Where does cartridge come from?
Corruption of earlier cartage, from French cartouche, from Italian cartoccio (“roll of paper”), from Medieval Latin carta (“paper”).
Words that rhyme with cartridge
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Questions about saying cartridge
How do you pronounce cartridge?
Say KART-ruj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtrədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartridge?
Cartridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART). Broken into parts: KART · ruj.
Is cartridge 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 /ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/ (KAHT-rij).