How to pronounce cartwheel
Say it like KART-weel. Cartwheel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART).
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- KART
- weel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartwheel 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.
- weelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cartwheel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHT-weel.
What does cartwheel mean?
- The wheel of a cart.
- A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.
- To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.
- To flip end over end: normally said of a crashing vehicle or aircraft.“The race car hit a bump and cartwheeled over the finish line.”
Where does cartwheel come from?
From cart + wheel.
Questions about saying cartwheel
How do you pronounce cartwheel?
Say KART-weel. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtˌwil/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartwheel?
Cartwheel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART). Broken into parts: KART · weel.
Is cartwheel 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 /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ (KAHT-weel).