How to pronounce cartwheels
Say it like KAR-tweelz. Cartwheels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tweelz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartwheels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tweelzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cartwheels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tweelz.
What does cartwheels mean?
- plural of cartwheel How to pronounce cartwheel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cartwheel How to pronounce cartwheel
Questions about saying cartwheels
How do you pronounce cartwheels?
Say KAR-tweelz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌtwilz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌtwiːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartwheels?
Cartwheels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tweelz.
Is cartwheels 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 /ˈkɑːˌtwiːlz/ (KAH-tweelz).